She Bought a Business. It Almost Killed Her.
Franchisees with Kitchen and Bath Tune-Up say they are going broke due to hidden fees and charges. When they try…
Will Trump Accounts Close the Racial Wealth Gap, or Worsen It?
The investment accounts for newborns have been lauded as an innovative wealth-building program. But they might exacerbate economic inequalities instead…
Real-World Democratic Socialism
Zohran Mamdani’s appointments to steer New York’s economic development reflect the win-win of people-centered growth.
Who’s the Most Concerned About Maine?
Backed by Graham Platner’s enthused volunteers, Troy Jackson harnessed those grassroots organizers to his union supporters and crushed the statewide…
Reconciling with Inaction
Republicans are unlikely to get much of anything done between now and the election.
Student Loan Borrowers Beware
President Trump’s overhaul of the federal student loan system is now underway. It seems to have inadvertently expedited a legal…
Locked-Out Refinery Workers Say BP Is Trying to ‘Starve Us,’ Crush Union
The fight has become a test of endurance.
The Israel Issue Flips
In the space of a few weeks, the Israel issue has finally flipped. The critics have become the mainstream and…
Michigan Auto Engineer Marries Progressivism and Business Sense
Not long ago, a common critique on the left was that small business owners are just as bad as C-suite…
Proportional Representation Gets a New Look
Supreme Court decisions and unrestrained partisan gerrymandering are focusing attention on a fundamental election reform. But one version is more…