Income Inequality
62 People Have the Same Wealth as Half the World
The Oxfam report says $7.6 billion is hidden away in tax havens as income inequality is reaching "new extremes."
Biden Clarifies Remarks About Hillary Clinton
Biden previously said income inequality is a "relatively new" issue for the Democratic presidential front-runner.
Do States with Democratic Governors Have Greater Income Inequality?
Not really. But they don't fare too well, either.
The Steady Trickle-Up From the Poor to the Rich
We're paying too much for drugs, the Internet, mortgages, student loans, flights, food and health insurance.
A $15 Hourly Minimum Wage? Some Jobs Are Not Worth Doing for Less
The moral case: No one should be working full time and still remain in poverty.
10 Questions Anderson Cooper Should Ask the Democratic Candidates
Income inequality, gun control, Black Lives Matter—important issues the candidates should address.
This Is Not the Way to Fix 'Gender Discrimination' at Work
Workplace gender differences persist, but that doesn't mean something is deeply amiss in employment markets.
Would Raising Taxes on the Rich Make America More Equal?
Raising the top income tax to 50 percent would mean paying $110,968 more for the top 1 percent.
The Real Reason for the Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
The market has been tilted in favor of moneyed interests while workers have lost bargaining power.
As Wealth Inequality Soars, One City Shows the Way
The city of Ogden, together with its neighboring communities, has the narrowest wealth gap among America's largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Welfare Reform Worked. And Here's How
Kathy Edin and H. Luke Shaefer's account of welfare reform omits some key statistics.
The Tragic Unintended Consequences of Welfare Reform
Reform dramatically increased the number of households with children on less than $2 a day per person.
Pope Francis, Donald Trump Show Two Paths to High Poll Numbers
The pope soars stressing humility, helping poor. Can Trump resist taking a shot?
U.S. Household Incomes Lost Ground, Number of Uninsured Dropped, Poverty Rate Ticked Up in 2014
The nation's economic expansion has not led to gains for many Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's annual estimates.
Why the Rich Stay Rich and the Poor Stay Poor
Social mobility is becoming more difficult and meritocracy is failing to work.
Why We Celebrate Labor Day Has Never Been More Relevant
A "Second Gilded Age" has brought levels of inequality not seen since labor unions first organized.
Bernie Sanders Should Embrace Political Reform
When it comes to changing the system, Senator Sanders is playing the Democratic party game.
Why the Rich Stay Rich and the Poor Stay Poor
Inequality is compounded by what wealthy parents spend their money on compared to their low-income counterparts.
Why Are Black Americans at Greater Risk of Being Poor?
Even when black Americans graduate high school, work full time, marry and have children later, their economic prospects are worse than whites.
You're Probably Going to Be Poor
A study conducted by sociologists from Washington University and Cornell found that about 60 percent of Americans will experience rough times.
Rising Inequality Is Holding Back the U.S. Economy
As a higher share goes to the well-to-do, the household sector recycles less into spending, which slows growth.
In Economic Address, Hillary Clinton Threads the Needle
The candidate offered a preview of her economic policies and also took some shots at Republicans in the race.
China Adds 1 Million New Millionaires in 2014
China is now second only to the U.S. in number of millionaires.
Hard Facts About the Pay Gap Between Men and Women
Some argue the gap is due to "women's choices," but that hides key cultural and social factors.
Hillary Clinton Was Right About the Lack of Social Mobility
Getting on and up varies depending on which state and city you live in, making the American Dream a state, not a federal, issue.
Why Obama Finally Took on the One Percent
In his State of the Union address, the President unveiled an unapologetic plan to redistribute wealth.
Obama's Dead-on-Arrival State of the Union Proposals
Obama's power now isn't from his sensible but dead-on-arrival proposals. It's from being the vetoer-in-chief.
Martin Luther King's Nightmare
Fifty years on, the dream of equality for African-Americans remains elusive.
Private Jets Descend on Davos For World Economic Forum
Many of the businessmen and heads of state who attend the annual event prefer to travel in style.
Ten Reasons Workers Should Be Paid More
Proof positive that higher wages for low-income workers lead to higher productivity.