They’re the backbone of the American economy, but if you listen to pundits and politicians, working-class women don’t even exist.
News & Issues » Economy
The realms of entertainment and politics dominate the headlines, while sexual harassment and assault of domestic workers goes largely unaddressed.
Wages are slowly leveling out in industries where both sexes work. But occupational segregation creates a different kind of pay inequity, shutting women out of higher-paying jobs...
The administration's proposal would not only hurt scientific progress, education, and already-struggling communities, it also undermines the very idea of democracy.
Social programs are among the biggest casualties in a budget that proposes to skim billions from programs that serve the nation’s most vulnerable.
Under the Trump administration, the agency formed to protect citizens from predatory banks is defiantly cheating consumers to provide security for their corporate interests.
Without regulation, employers of hourly and part-time workers can create impossible environments for their employees. These organizations are fighting to make dignity and stability a...
Despite the sexism oozing from the White House, states are gradually tackling paid family leave, signaling to Washington that a national policy is long overdue. Should we hold our...
Trump touts the Republican plan as a savior for the middle class, but unless you’re rich, white, and male, it feels more like a sucker punch.
Trump's tax plan was as expected. But the Senate's, which some assumed would be less egregious, is even worse: as rewarding to the rich as it is punitive to the poor and middle classes.