It’s Still the Economy, Stupid

As recession fears recede, Democrats need to remember that it’s easier to convince people to gamble on social democracy in good times.

Jeet Heer

Prince Harry’s Employment Prospects in Canada (Worst-Case Scenario)

Calvin Trillin

Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back.

The most prosperous regions are controlled by Democrats and are benefiting because of Democratic policies, while Trumplandia is lagging.

Sasha Abramsky

Rooting for a Recession Is Dangerous—Especially Under Trump

Unless Democrats offer real alternatives, an economic downturn will only lead to more misery and social strife.

Jeet Heer

Trump’s Attack on Working People Demands a Bold, Progressive Response

Piecemeal reforms won’t do the job.

Katrina vanden Heuvel

The New Democratic House Needs an Anti-Poverty Agenda

Democrats have an opportunity to show voters what economic justice really looks like.

Greg Kaufmann

Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Take on Private-Equity Barons: ‘You Ought to Be Ashamed’

The executives stripped profits from the toy chain and left employees with nothing. 

David Dayen

Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job

With inequality reaching new heights, the idea of a government-guaranteed living wage is gaining steam among progressives.

Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Real Reason Workers Can’t Get A Raise

A preemptive war on inflation will tamp down any real wage growth.

Robert L. Borosage

Meet the First 2018 Candidate to Run on a Federal Jobs Guarantee

And he’s doing it in deep-red rural Georgia.

David Dayen