Income inequality

Census report: More poverty with a silver lining

Data released today suggests the economy may have bottomed out, while inequality has risen again

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 4:05 PM UTC
News New York, Income inequality

Income inequality greater than in 1774

A string of historical studies shames current U.S. income distribution

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 8:18 PM UTC
News Academia, American History

No, really: Leak helps Mitt

Despite what the pundits say, Romney's 47 percent remarks could shore up support where it matters most

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 8:51 PM UTC 59
Politics Mitt Romney, 47 percent

Romney-plosion

Romney tries, fails to defend 47% comments; poll shows he failed on Libya comments; and other Tuesday stories

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 12:40 PM UTC
Politics Mitt Romney, 2012 Elections

Romney’s embassy confusion

Romney needs a diplomatic glossary; Libyan demonstrators apologize; and other top Thursday stories

Alex Seitz-Wald Thursday, Sep 13, 2012 12:45 PM UTC
Politics Brief, Mitt Romney

Census: A bad decade gets worse

The good news? Healthcare coverage is up. The bad news? Unless you are wealthy, in 2011, your income fell again

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 4:17 PM UTC
News Poverty, Healthcare Reform

Our Chick-fil-A economy

What happens when Americans start thinking about economic policy the same way they do gay marriage or abortion?

Andrew Leonard Friday, Aug 3, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 59
Politics Chick-fil-A, U.S. Economy, Taxes

A rich man, poor man election

Three new studies show inequality is growing. Depending on who is elected in November, it could get a lot worse

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 6:30 PM UTC 45
News Income inequality

Hard work has failed us

If we are the 99 percent, why is Mr. 1 Percent within reach of the presidency? American meritocracy hasn't worked

Joan Walsh Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 188
Politics Income inequality, Chris Hayes

Americans love class war!

A poll shows majorities of swing voters, Democrats and even Romney supporters don't admire the rich

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012 8:15 PM UTC 16
Politics Polling, Money, Income inequality

Media grows bored of Occupy

And that means, according to a new report, that Americans can expect to hear a lot less about income inequality

Natasha Lennard Monday, May 7, 2012 3:09 PM UTC 85
Politics Occupy Wall Street, Occupy

America’s idiot rich

The 1 percent is complaining louder than ever. There can be no reasoning with people this irrational

Alex Pareene Monday, May 7, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 198
Politics Income inequality, Bain Capital

What’s driving inequality?

Technology and education, says Timothy Noah. But unemployment and the rules governing wages may matter more.

James K. Galbraith Monday, Apr 23, 2012 9:58 AM UTC
News Income inequality, U.S. Economy

Obama sees “make or break” time for middle class

President warns of growing economic inequality, calls it "the defining political issue of our time"

Associated Press Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011 7:54 PM UTC
News Barack Obama, Income inequality

Paul Krugman and the art of calling out a colleague

The New York Times columnist demolishes familiar arguments made by unnamed hacks

Alex Pareene Friday, Nov 18, 2011 3:57 PM UTC 58
Politics The New York Times

Who believes in the American dream?

The right says we can't afford it, but progressives have a chance to save the country

Joan Walsh Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 1:00 AM UTC 67
News Income inequality

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