Stories Tagged as
Inequity
New York creates fund for undocumented workers
Apr 12, 2021
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected many groups, including undocumented immigrants. Lawmakers want them to be compensated.
COVID-19 "vaccine passports" worry public health experts
Mar 16, 2021
In theory, they make travel safer for all. In practice, they may deepen inequities around who gets to be vaccinated and mobile.
Student loan debt adds to racial wealth disparities, research finds
Oct 27, 2020
The costs for Black borrowers to pursue a college have been growing exponentially.
Why centering Black women in the economy could benefit everyone
by
Maria Hollenhorst
and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2020
Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.
The need for an equity-based universal basic income
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Aug 21, 2020
José Quiñonez says a targeted, data-driven system will help us during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report says wages are growing, but unequally
by
Jack Stewart
Feb 20, 2020
The Economic Policy Institute says the highest earners are getting the biggest raises.