The United Auto Workers and climate groups join together to push the USPS to buy electric postal vehicles to replace their old, gas-guzzling fleet
Presidential executive action to cancel up to $50,000 in student debts would increase Black wealth by 40 percent
USPS is a vital source of decent jobs for Black workers. It could also narrow the racial wealth divide by expanding financial services
In Arizona, two universities are spearheading an effort to unionize the entire stateās higher education workforce
On November 3, voters in many states and cities approved a variety of inequality-related proposals, from taxing the wealthy to increasing the minimum wage and tenant protections
On November 3, voters in many states and cities will weigh in on a variety of inequality-related proposals, from taxing the wealthy to increasing worker and tenant protections
Lifting student debt burdens would particularly benefit people of color, while giving the economy a major boost.
The 15 most rural states would face heavy blows to jobs, revenue, mail and package deliveries, and voting rights
The prime minister resigned over the nationwide protests, catapulting a 34-year-old woman into Finlandās top job
Relocating federal agencies to the heartland would create jobs, revitalize cities, and put government more in touch with the people
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