Inequity

The bill, which has passed in the Senate and is up for a vote in the House this week, would allocate tens of billions to communities which suffer disproportionately from the effects of climate change.

Low-income households and families of color are getting hit hardest, despite federal efforts to ease the shortage.

Contingencies allow buyers, under certain conditions, to renegotiate or even back out of a deal without losing money.

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected many groups, including undocumented immigrants. Lawmakers want them to be compensated.

In theory, they make travel safer for all. In practice, they may deepen inequities around who gets to be vaccinated and mobile.

The costs for Black borrowers to pursue a college have been growing exponentially.

Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.

José Quiñonez says a targeted, data-driven system will help us during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Economic Policy Institute says the highest earners are getting the biggest raises.