the great writer James Baldwin, who said, “The powerless must do their own dirty work. The powerful have it done for them.” Talk about what … Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in AmericaRead more
Inequality
American CEOs make 351 times more than workers. In 1965 it was 15 to one
Last week, the Economic Policy Institute, a nonpartisan thinktank, released a report on the increasing pay gap between chief executives and workers. This research tells … American CEOs make 351 times more than workers. In 1965 it was 15 to oneRead more
States are sitting on millions of surplus Covid-19 vaccine doses as expiration dates approach
Millions of unused Covid-19 vaccines are set to go to waste as demand dwindles across the United States and doses likely expire this summer, according … States are sitting on millions of surplus Covid-19 vaccine doses as expiration dates approachRead more
Leave the Billionaires in Space
On June 7, Jeff Bezos announced his plan to go to space on July 20 — just fifteen days after finishing up as CEO of … Leave the Billionaires in SpaceRead more
Covid vaccine profits mint 9 new pharma billionaires
Covid-19 vaccines have created at least nine new billionaires after shares in companies producing the shots soared. Topping the list of new billionaires are Moderna … Covid vaccine profits mint 9 new pharma billionairesRead more
When We Give Rich People Money, Why Does Inequality Surprise Us?
In recent weeks there have been several articles noting the enormous wealth that a small number of people have made off of the vaccines and … When We Give Rich People Money, Why Does Inequality Surprise Us?Read more
Wealthy Countries ‘Drained’ $152 Trillion From the Global South Since 1960
the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the rich economies of Europe appropriate $2.2 trillion worth of resources and labor—embodied in … Wealthy Countries ‘Drained’ $152 Trillion From the Global South Since 1960Read more
Why rich parents have rich children
The children of rich families tend to go to better quality schools, have higher cognitive skills, and complete more years of schooling. This column exploits … Why rich parents have rich childrenRead more