The following feeds and links are intended to keep current with the latest and most compelling policy discourses occurring in the nation. They are not intended to advocate for a specific policy, but to provide factual information to educate the public. As Thomas Jefferson said: “An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic.”
Latest feeds
In conversation with Hilary Hoynes
The post In conversation with Hilary Hoynes appeared first on Equitable Growth.
Competitive Edge: Antitrust enforcers need reinforcements to keep pace with algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
Antitrust and competition issues are receiving renewed interest, and for good reason. So far, the discussion has occurred at a
Weekend reading: “Workers deserve higher wages” edition
This is a weekly post we publish on Fridays with links to articles that touch on economic inequality and growth.
Veterans in the U.S. labor market face barriers to success that can and should be addressed
The transition of U.S. military veterans back into the civilian labor market is an issue steeped in complexities. Veterans face
Equitable Growth releases 2019 Request for Proposals
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is mission-driven to advance evidence-based ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based
https://www.epi.org
By banning mandatory arbitration clauses and class and collective action waivers, Congress could restore a fundamental workers right
Last term, the Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the fundamental right of workers in this country to joinThe new Democratic House should make worker empowerment a priority
For the first time in nearly a decade, Democrats will hold the majority in the House when Congress convenes inVoters in Missouri and Arkansas just lifted pay for 1 million workers
In yesterday’s election, voters in Missouri and Arkansas gave overwhelming approval to ballot measures that will raise their state’s minimumHeading into the midterms, there’s still no evidence that the TCJA is working as promised
It’s been widely reported that going into this year’s elections, Republicans aren’t running on their signature tax law from lastLatina workers have to work 10 months into 2018 to be paid the same as white non-Hispanic men in 2017
November 1 is Latina Equal Pay Day, the day that marks how long into 2018 a Latina would have to
http://cepr.net/table/publications/op-eds-columns/
Democrats Need Pelosi to Promote Progressive Policies as House Speaker
Dean Baker
Newsday, November 14, 2018Learning From 3.7 Percent Unemployment: It’s More Than Just a Number
Dean Baker
Truthout, November 12, 2018Trump Was Handed a Major Defeat on Tuesday and There Will Be More
Mark Weisbrot
Common Dreams, November 10, 2018