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Nov 23, 2022	If the Biden administration doesn't step in to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, it will be devastating for shoppers and grocery-store workers — while the rich shareholders will get richer	Kroger and Albertsons announced a merger. Brandon Bell/Getty Images and Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. Last m...
Oct 17, 2022	Conservatives love to blame America's housing crisis on Democrats. An economist explains the true reason behind it and why it extends beyond political parties.	"The big overarching problem, for the whole country, is that we don't have enough homes to go around," says economist and author Jenny Schuetz. John M Lund Photography Inc / Getty Images Redeem now Paul Constant is a writer at Civ...
Sep 30, 2022	Americans making $36,000 or more a year don't qualify for overtime. Biden could fix that right now.	"If you prevent people from turning three 40-hour week jobs into two 60-hour week jobs, you can create a lot of jobs in an economy of our size," Nick Hanauer, a host on the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast, said on a recent...
Feb 12, 2022	It’s not just inflation — corporate greed is also partially to blame for the rising prices you’re paying	Meat prices have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Wang Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. He said inflation is measured using a “market basket” of go...
Jan 8, 2022	In many states, workers still earn only $7.25 an hour. If we want to fix the ‘labor shortage,’ it should start with raising wages.	Fast food workers and activists demonstrate outside McDonald’s downtown flagship restaurant on July 31, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the “Pitchfork Economi...
2022	‘Opportunity zones’ meant to boost poor communities did little more than give the rich another tax loophole — proof that trickle-down economics doesn’t work	Economist David Wessell said ‘opportunity zones’ in Trump’s 2017 tax bill didn’t work in helping lower-income communities. Peeterv/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast....
Dec 25, 2021	The American middle class used to signify economic security. That’s now quickly becoming a luxury only the wealthiest can afford.	A majority of Americans believe their children and grandchildren will be worse off financially than they are now. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” pod...
Nov 21, 2021	The truth behind the Great Resignation: Americans are sick of low-paying, dangerous jobs	A Now Hiring sign hangs near the entrance to a Winn-Dixie Supermarket on September 21, 2021 in Hallandale, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcas...
Nov 13, 2021	America’s tax code advantages white wealth over Black wealth – here’s how reforms can make the system to better for everyone	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. In a recent episode, he spoke with Emory University tax law professor Dorothy A. Brown about the US tax system. Emory says the current tax system a...
Oct 30, 2021	Mail-in voting isn’t the only way to encourage voter participation – here’s what the CEO of Vote.org says will	People wait in line to vote at the Bell Shoals Baptist Church on election day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Brandon, Fla. Chris O’Meara/AP Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. In a recent ...
Oct 2, 2021	The so-called ‘skills gap’ doesn’t hold American workers back – the way we value labor differently does	A waitress takes an order from a customer at the reopening of Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant in Los Angeles in June 2021. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Econ...
Aug 21, 2021	A real estate CEO appraises the home ownership inequality problem in the US – and how to fix it	Housing prices in the US soared by almost 15% in 2020. Newsday LLC / Contributor/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. Recently, they ...
Aug 14, 2021	Only in America is filing taxes such a complicated mess. Here’s how other countries do it better.	Many Americans can spend hundreds of dollars paying a professional to file their personal taxes. ljubaphoto/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David...
Aug 6, 2021	The 3-week strike at Frito-Lay highlights America’s ugly labor problem – but one expert believes we’ve reached the turning point	The CEO of PepsiCo made roughly $US21.5 ($AU29) million last year – more than 460 times the median PepsiCo worker salary. Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcas...
Jul 31, 2021	If the minimum wage were $24 an hour and tied to worker productivity, a long-held trickle-down myth might actually come true.	Activists participate in a ‘Wage Strike’ demonstration in May in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. In his latest piece, he discusses the...
Jul 24, 2021	A former deputy secretary of the Treasury thinks fiscal policy can be rewritten to combat the climate crisis – here’s how	Amazon said in June 202 that its carbon footprint rose 15% over the previous year, even as it launched initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. Associated Press Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchf...
Jul 16, 2021	Kroger closed grocery stores rather than give workers a $4 raise. Now it's padding shareholders' pockets with a $1 billion stock-buyback scheme.	In June, Kroger announced a $1 billion stock-buyback program. Paul Sancya/AP Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Read next NOW WATCH: Paul Constant Pitchfork Ec...
Jul 16, 2021	Kroger closed grocery stores rather than give workers a $4 raise. Now it’s padding shareholders’ pockets with a $1 billion stock-buyback scheme.	In June, Kroger announced a $1 billion stock-buyback program. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. He talks about how Kroger closed stores during the pandemic to...
Jul 10, 2021	A new McKinsey study shows that inclusion isn’t just compatible with economic growth – it’s absolutely necessary	McKinsey’s new report unveils the high price of economic discrimination against minorities and women in the US. 10’000 Hours/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick ...
Jul 3, 2021	Guy Fieri is fighting for struggling restaurant owners – too bad he doesn’t care as much about their workers	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. This week for Insider, he writes about restaurateur Guy Fieri’s recent interview with Kara Swisher. In it, Fi...
Jun 28, 2021	3 trends to expect from the post-pandemic economic boom, according to an expert	Visitors at the reopening of the Edge Hudson Yards in New York City. Joey Hadden/Insider Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the latest episod...
Jun 19, 2021	Chipotle gave huge payouts to its CEO and shareholders, then blamed workers for price increases – here’s what’s really going on	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the latest episode, they spoke about Chipotle’s announcement to increase menu prices by about 4% to cover ...
Jun 12, 2021	You pay a higher percentage of your net worth in taxes than most billionaires do. This Danish millionaire wants that to change.	Danish entrepreneur Djaffar Shalchi. Courtesy Djaffar Shalchi Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the latest episode, they spoke with Danish e...
May 29, 2021	23 Republican governors are refusing to extend pandemic unemployment benefits. An economist explains why that’s terrible for the economy.	A man wearing a mask walks past a ‘now hiring’ sign on Melrose Avenue amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pi...
May 29, 2021	23 Republican governors are refusing to extend pandemic unemployment benefits. An economist explains why that's terrible for the economy.	A man wearing a mask walks past a "now hiring" sign on Melrose Avenue amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date...
May 22, 2021	Noncompetes and no-poach agreements have destroyed opportunities for tens of millions of American workers. Here’s how one state attorney general fought back..	Baristas prepare take-out orders for customers at Henry’s House of Coffee in March 2021 in San Francisco. Lea Suzuki/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics...
May 15, 2021	Government partnership with big business created the internet and cell phones – an economist says it can deliver a new generation of innovations, too	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the latest episode, they spoke with economist Mariana Mazzucato on government’s role in the economy. Mazzu...
May 8, 2021	Biden’s break from neoliberalism to invest in the middle class could create ‘the mother of all economic booms’ – an economic commentator explains why	President Joe Biden delivers remarks about vaccinations, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” p...
May 1, 2021	Basecamp banned political discussions in the office. Ben & Jerry’s cofounders say companies have a responsibility to get political and stand up for society.	Jerry Greenfield, cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Holdings, Inc., shows Ben & Jerry’s new flavour ‘Imagine Whirled Peace’ during a promotional event in New York May 27, 2008 Reuters/Brendan McDermid Paul Constant is a writer at ...
Apr 24, 2021	Bidenomics explained: Why building the economy from the middle out might be the most revolutionary concept in modern politics	President Joe Biden has taken an economic stance against neoliberal trickle-down ideals. Patrick Semansky/AP Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. ...
Apr 3, 2021	Andrew Yang on which would more broadly help the most Americans: universal basic income or higher wages	Andrew Yang rides the Staten Island Ferry on February 26 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the ...
Mar 29, 2021	Ayn Rand’s ‘Atlas Shrugged’ has been completely unraveled by the pandemic	A member of the National Guard reading ‘Atlas Shrugged’ in the Capitol as the House debated impeachment against President Trump in January 2021. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and...
Mar 24, 2021	The field of economics has long excluded women, and it goes back to basic theories developed by men	Annie Fadely. Courtesy of Annie Fadely Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Read next NOW WATCH: original contributor contributor 2019 Pitchfork Economics More.....
Mar 24, 2021	The field of economics has long excluded women, and it goes back to basic theories developed by men	Annie Fadely. Courtesy of Annie Fadely Annie Fadely is a senior associate at Civic Ventures and a producer of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast. Fadely says it’s “obvious” that economics has a gender bias that’s rooted in the field’s founda...
Mar 20, 2021	The GameStop saga didn’t revolutionize the stock market – it just proved how out of touch Wall Street has become for the average American	GameStop’s stock prices have been erratic since the January squeeze. Spencer Platt/Getty Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the la...
Mar 12, 2021	A former Obama economic advisor says inflation warnings about the new stimulus bill are ‘absurd’ – here’s why	People shopping at an outdoor market in New York City in December 2020. Noam Galai/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In...
Mar 6, 2021	America’s crumbling infrastructure has become a global laughingstock. A new government agency could fix it – here’s how.	A worker pulls on a floating solar array that feeds into the power supply of a water treatment plant in Colorado. AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfo...
Feb 27, 2021	How the fight over ‘hero pay’ for grocery workers reveals chain stores’ massive corporate greed	A grocery store worker inspecting meats while wearing PPE during the pandemic. LM Otero/AP Photo Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. I...
Feb 20, 2021	How to respond to the 5 most tired, trickle-down arguments against the $15 minimum wage	Demonstrators participate in a protest outside of McDonald’s corporate headquarters on January 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Econo...
Feb 14, 2021	The Congressional Budget Office says raising the minimum wage to $15 will kill jobs. That’s not the whole truth — here’s why.	Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage is currently the lowest it’s been in decades. Kirill Kukhmar/TASS via Getty Images Annie Fadely is the senior policy and programs associate at Civic Ventures and a producer of the “Pitchfork Economic...
Feb 5, 2021	It’s not the first time wealthy Americans have consolidated power to dangerous levels. This is how history proves we must restore balance.	Over the last four decades, income inequality has widened in the US. katleho Seisa/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In...
Jan 31, 2021	Rural voters have turned their backs on the Democratic party — a Wisconsin political organiser describes which progressive economic policies can win them back	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and a frequent cohost of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In the latest episode, Civic Ventures president Zach Silk spoke with Bill Hogseth, a political org...
Jan 23, 2021	As he takes office, President Biden faces a unique economic crisis — and the chance to redefine economics forever	Joe Biden (L), flanked by incoming US First Lady Jill Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on January 20, 2021. ANDREW HARNIK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ven...
Jan 16, 2021	A Biden economic appointee explains how a ‘true new deal’ plan uses 9 reforms to rebuild wealth for all Americans	Bharat Ramamurti is a member of the COVID-19 Congressional Oversight Commission. Sarah Silbiger/Washington Post via AP pool Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost of th...
Jan 10, 2021	A Stanford finance professor explains why there’s no such thing as ‘deregulation’ — no matter what politicians claim	A man wearing a mask walks past the US Federal Reserve building in Washington DC on April 29, 2020. Liu Jie/Xinhua/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost o...
Jan 9, 2021	A Stanford finance professor explains why there's no such thing as 'deregulation' - no matter what politicians claim	Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein. In this week's episode of Pitchfork Economi...
Jan 9, 2021	A Stanford finance professor explains why there's no such thing as 'deregulation' — no matter what politicians claim	A man wearing a mask walks past the US Federal Reserve building in Washington DC on April 29, 2020. Liu Jie/Xinhua/Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notificati...
Dec 26, 2020	Forget fairness: Cancelling all student debt makes great economic sense for America — here’s why	Countless Americans are burdened with student loan debt that can hold them back from buying homes or starting businesses. recep-bg/Getty Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent...
Dec 19, 2020	The New York Times used to argue the best minimum wage was $0. Here’s why the paper of record now argues a healthy minimum wage is a good thing.	A woman wears a T-shirt reading ‘One Job Should be Enough’ during a rally calling for an increase in the minimum wage in October 2019 in Miami. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Re...
Nov 14, 2020	To combat the COVID-19 economic downturn, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy passed a millionaire’s tax. Here’s why he says that’s good for everyone.	New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says wealthy people analyse that ‘total value proposition’ and make their decisions accordingly. Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/AP Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of ...
Nov 7, 2020	Progressive economic policies enjoy broad bipartisan support, but progressive candidates don’t. Here’s what Democrats need to do to attract these voters.	Voters in Florida’s Miami-Dade county favoured President Trump in the election, while also overwhelmingly voting to raise the state’s minimum wage from $US8.56 an hour to $US15 an hour. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at C...
Oct 26, 2019	The Green New Deal is the perfect retort to trickle-down fear-mongers: Finally, progressives have the game-changing argument that can swing a majority of Americans toward a better future	Advertisement Jessyn Farrell is the senior vice president at Civic Ventures and co-host of this week's Pitchfork Economics episode. In this opinion piece, she argues that the Green New Deal policy is effective because it directly counters t...
	It's not just inflation — corporate greed is also partially to blame for the rising prices you're paying	Meat prices have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Wang Ying/Xinhua via Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Deal icon An icon in the shape of a ligh...
	Why mental health and social services are as crucial as physical shelter to address the homelessness crisis	A man walks past tents housing the homeless on the streets in the Skid Row community of Los Angeles, California. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subs...
	The Twitter drama among powerful people over high gas prices revealed a lot about who gets what and why — and Americans are still waiting on a solution	President Biden; gas prices in San Francisco, California on May 20, 2022. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. ...
	How abortion bans widen the gender pay gap and diminish women's economic power	Pro-choice advocates rally outside the Supreme Court in November 2021 in Washington, DC. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Deal icon...
	In many states, workers still earn only $7.25 an hour. If we want to fix the 'labor shortage,' it should start with raising wages.	Fast food workers and activists demonstrate outside McDonald's downtown flagship restaurant on July 31, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. ...
	The average S&P 500 CEO makes $18.3 million a year, but the minimum wage hasn't changed since 2009. It's time for companies to pay up.	Almost a third of the American workforce earns less than $15 an hour — and that leans disproportionately female and nonwhite. Fight for $15 and a Union Redeem now Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitch...
	The American appetite to tax the rich is high — and growing with each passing year	Spencer Platt/Getty Images Redeem now Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. He writes that voters are increasingly supporting a wealth tax. Washington state recently passe...
	How the Inflation Reduction Act could help normal Americans fight rising costs	Redeem now Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. Interest rates are rising as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat inflation by slowing down the economy. In response, De...
	A new report found that 22 major corporations spent more on stock buybacks than raising worker wages during the pandemic	A new report says that Lowe's spent $36,000 per worker on stock buybacks for shareholders in 2020. Jay LaPrete/AP Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Dea...
	A new proposed tax on Big Oil's profit markups offers a solution for cash-strapped Americans	A U.S. postal worker puts his seatbelt on after filing up his vehicle at a gas station in Garden Grove, California, U.S., March 29, 2022. Mike Blake/Reuters Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know....
	If you don't want a recession, stop talking about it	Talking about a recession will only make things worse, Paul Constant says. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Deal icon An icon ...
	Raising interest rates won't fix the real reason behind inflation: price-gouging and corporate greed	Meat is one of the many food products that have had sharp price hikes in recent months. Giselleflissak/Getty Images Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. He recently spoke...
	How outlawing stock buybacks would protect the power gains of American workers' recent union wins	Union organizers and Amazon workers celebrate following a successful union vote in Staten Island, New York, on April 1. Andrea Renault/AFP via Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. ...
	American workers would make more than $20 an hour if minimum wage kept pace with productivity, an economist says	Minimum wage kept up with productivity growth until 1968, says economist Dean Baker. Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push no...
	Top US economists argue millions of Americans must lose their jobs to stop inflation. They couldn't have it more wrong.	Inflation is a result of a broken supply chain and companies price-gouging, Paul Constant writes. SolStock/Getty Images Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Deal...
	An economist shares 3 policies that can reverse income inequality — and what the US can learn from them	The right kinds of policies can undo inequalities built into capitalist nations, Dr. Faiza Shaheen of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies said. Crystal Cox/Business Insider Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures ...
	Economic policy is full of false assumptions that benefit the wealthy and undercut average Americans — just look at how CEOs are paid	Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was granted millions of dollars worth of Amazon stock when he became CEO in summer 2021. AP; Marianne Ayala/Insider Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push ...
	The Inflation Reduction Act's tax on stock buybacks isn't a perfect solution to close the wealth gap — but it's a step in the right direction	Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, right, and Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Sinema approved a 1% tax on stock buybacks as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Redeem now Paul Constant is a writer at Ci...
	Leaders on both sides evaluate policy through an Econ 101 lens, but cost-efficiency isn't the best measurement of effective policy	People with National Nurses United march in support of Medicare for all in Miami in 2019. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and the cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast. He spoke with sociolo...
	How private equity firms cash in on struggling businesses like Toys R Us and leave retail employees high and dry	Toys R Us closed all of its US retail locations in 2018. Getty/Spencer Platt Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning b...
	3 policies in Biden's 2023 budget proposal that will restrict corporate power and benefit workers	President Joe Biden's 2023 budget plan includes additional funding to antitrust agencies and a tax increase on capital gains profits of the top .01%. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what yo...

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Parsers VC has collected 74 articles mentioning Pitchfork Economics, among them “If the Biden administration doesn't step in to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, it will be devastating for shoppers and grocery-store workers ...” (Nov 23, 2022) and “Conservatives love to blame America's housing crisis on Democrats. An economist explains the true reason behind it and why it extends beyond political parties.” (Oct 17, 2022).

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