How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come
More money in women’s pockets will mean more spending power in political campaigns.
Jun 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Jobs Report Shows How Romneynomics Would Hurt the Recovery Jobs Report Shows How Romneynomics Would Hurt the Recovery
Today’s numbers are a reminder that public sector layoffs are keeping the economy down.
Jun 1, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Income Inequality Keeps Poorer Americans Away from the Polls Income Inequality Keeps Poorer Americans Away from the Polls
Those who most need their voices heard are less likely to vote.
May 29, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Can Suing for Equal Pay Really Close the Gender Wage Gap? Can Suing for Equal Pay Really Close the Gender Wage Gap?
Lawsuits alone won’t be enough for a real cultural shift.
May 23, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Too Often, a New Baby Brings Big Debt Too Often, a New Baby Brings Big Debt
Few new mothers get paid maternity leave. Those who take unpaid leave often go deep into debt to make ends meet.
May 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert
The Outlook Is Still Grim for Women in the Job Market The Outlook Is Still Grim for Women in the Job Market
April’s jobs report looked better. But there are still some bad signs for unemployed women.
May 14, 2012 / Bryce Covert
The Great Recession Is Pushing Women Out of the Workforce The Great Recession Is Pushing Women Out of the Workforce
The downturn may have had a bigger impact on whether women stay home than men.
May 7, 2012 / Bryce Covert
The Recovery Is Really Good at Creating Bad Jobs The Recovery Is Really Good at Creating Bad Jobs
An economic rebound means little to workers forced into precarious work.
May 2, 2012 / Bryce Covert
How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps
Want to end pay discrimination? All it takes is raising the minimum wage, increasing unionization and passing family leave policies!
Apr 17, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses
Twelve red states account for 70 percent of all state and local public sector jobs lost since 2010.
Mar 27, 2012 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert