The Score

A monthly feature about the economy by Bryce Covert and Mike Konczal.

The Staggering Costs of Sexual Harassment

The Staggering Costs of Sexual Harassment The Staggering Costs of Sexual Harassment

Settlements offer a semblance of justice, but they don’t make victims of sexual harassment whole.

Sep 3, 2021 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan

The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan

Biden’s stimulus plan took the question of recovery off the table. Now the Democrats can focus on passing large-scale economic reforms.

Jul 23, 2021 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

There Is No Crisis of Laziness

There Is No Crisis of Laziness There Is No Crisis of Laziness

Republicans seem determined to make workers so financially desperate that they’ll labor for whatever pay employers deign to offer. 

Jun 10, 2021 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America

Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America

We must start by viewing care work as an essential component not just of the economy but of life itself.

Apr 30, 2021 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Tight labor markets give workers power.

Mar 19, 2021 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises

Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises

Improving people’s financial well-being is good politics.

Feb 5, 2021 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief

Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief

Not nearly enough ire has been directed at the Senate majority leader for trying to ensure that any relief package contains a corporate liability shield.

Dec 30, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Era of Large Numbers

Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big

Democrats must embrace massive infrastructure projects, giant deficits, and a high debt-to-GDP ratio.

Nov 2, 2020 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

‘Middle-Class Joe’ Doesn’t Understand the Middle Class

‘Middle-Class Joe’ Doesn’t Understand the Middle Class ‘Middle-Class Joe’ Doesn’t Understand the Middle Class

Joe Biden has a preposterous definition of the middle class that as president would hamper his ability to enact smart policies.

Oct 5, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Can Joe Biden Unrig the Economy?

Can Joe Biden Unrig the Economy? Can Joe Biden Unrig the Economy?

Raising taxes on the rich would help stop the economy from simply channeling income to 1 percent.

Aug 21, 2020 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

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