Robert Reich: Trump Has One Glaring Weakness

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 24, 2019 The president plans to run again as a populist, but his failure to improve the lives of working Americans grows clearer by the day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Hit to Homeowners

Allan Sloan / ProPublica Oct 11, 2019 By reducing deductions on real estate taxes, the president has harmed millions while enriching corporations to the tune of $680 billion. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Is Coming for Medicare and Social Security

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 23, 2019 After busting the deficit with tax cuts for the rich, the president reportedly plans to slash welfare spending if elected to a second term. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Numbers Are In, and Trump’s Tax Cuts Are a Bust

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Jul 16, 2019 Not only has the president's signature legislation failed to repatriate U.S. dollars, it's shifted more American production overseas. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trumponomics Has Been an Utter Disaster

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 11, 2019 This president has punished American workers while lining the pockets of corporations and the wealthy. Don't let the GOP claim otherwise. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is America Finally Waking Up to the Student Debt Crisis?

Sean McElwee / Independent Media Institute Apr 25, 2019 New polling data suggest that there is broad-based support for policies that provide economic relief to a generation burdened with loans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Even Millionaires Are Ashamed of Their Absurdly Low Tax Bills

Jim Hightower / Apr 25, 2019 The plutocratic ripoff is so shameful and un-American that a group of embarrassed rich people are calling for the GOP tax law's repeal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Tax System Works Against Us All

Frank Clemente / OtherWords Apr 14, 2019 Few Americans say they’re paying less in taxes, despite the GOP’s promise that the huge tax cuts they passed were for the middle class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Budget Deficit Balloons, Few in Washington Seem to Care

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Mar 9, 2019 Trump's budget arrives amid gloomy times for deficit hawks, with little alarm about a U.S. debt load now above $22 trillion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

4 Ways We Can Boost Wages and Radically Remake Our Economy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Mar 4, 2019 Most Americans can't afford a $500 emergency. A series of adjustments to the Earned Income Tax Credit can provide relief to millions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Amazon Won’t Pay a Dime in Federal Taxes This Year

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Feb 15, 2019 A damning new report underscores the shamelessness of the online retailer's 13-month search for a second corporate headquarters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tax Refund Amounts Take a Dive Under GOP Tax Plan

Ilana Novick Feb 12, 2019 The number of filings also falls at the start of tax season, but the Treasury Department says everything is normal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )