Why even those winning ‘the capitalist game’ feel insecure, says Debt Collective co-founder
Debt Collective co-founder Astra Taylor's new book explores why people feel so insecure these days, regardless of their economic standing.
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Social issues
Supreme Court tax case could have sweeping federal policy effects, experts say
The Supreme Court will soon hear a case that could have sweeping effects on the U.S. tax code, including corporate
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Kaiser Permanente workers strike for second day after negotiations fail to reach labor contract
The union coalition has described the work stoppage at Kaiser as the largest health-care worker strike in U.S. history. Source
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Latinas lose $1.2 million over their careers as wage gap persists
Latinas continue to experience a wage gap compared to white, non-Hispanic men at every education level, losing millions over a
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Medicare funding shortfall may be ‘life and death’ for millions of Americans, lawmaker says. Here’s why taxes are a sticking point
As the Medicare hospital insurance fund faces a 2031 depletion date, lawmakers are at odds over whether tax increases for
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How Wonder Bread has survived competition and the fall of white bread
While healthier alternatives dominate the U.S. bread market, Wonder Bread still makes nearly half a billion dollars in annual sales
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Kaiser Permanente union workers poised to strike after contract expires
The workers' contract with Kaiser Permanente expired Saturday with disagreements still simmering over staffing levels. Source link
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Federal judge declines to block Medicare drug price negotiations
Judge Michael Newman of the Southern District of Ohio issued a ruling denying a preliminary injunction sought by the Chamber of
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Craft beer, marriages and air travel: The collateral damage of a government shutdown
It's not just national parks and Smithsonian museums. Everything from Russian sanctions to food stamps to Washington, D.C., marriage licenses
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