Economic Justice

The Central Question of Power in America

Robert Reich / Substack Oct 5, 2026 The biggest question lurking behind the midterm campaigns is: Can we reverse the power shift that began four decades ago? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Activism

15 Years on From Occupy, the Long Fight of the 99% Continues

Deepak Xavier, Janet Mudzviti-Zhou / Inequality.org Sep 18, 2026 Gen Z-led protest movements are building on a long legacy of struggle against economic inequality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

The Paradox of Jaylen Brown

Michael Kwet / Truthdig Jul 24, 2026 The former Celtics star represents the limits and contradictions of trying to raise consciousness along with banners in modern professional sports. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Earth On Life Support While Billionaires Profit

Peter Kuper Dec 18, 2025 Dig deeper

Book Excerpt

The Scourge of Corporate Financialization

William Lazonick / Cambridge University Press Aug 25, 2023 A new book argues that stock buybacks and other hallmarks of financialization drive income inequity, employment instability, and productive fragility. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Aesthetics of Capitalism, (Somewhat) Deconstructed

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Nov 17, 2022 “Triangle of Sadness” completes Östlund’s triptych about men and money, but with a looseness that feels like aloofness. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Wealthiest Americans Haven’t Paid Their Fair Share in Decades

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 7, 2019 A new study proves all our worst tax fears. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Secret to Living Longer Is Being Rich, Study Reveals

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 The connection between Americans’ lifespans and how much money they have is “a failure of social policy.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rich Father-in-Law Has Helped, Complicated O’Rourke’s Career

WILL WEISSERT and RYAN J. FOLEY / The Associated Press Jul 6, 2019 The Democratic 2020 presidential hopeful might never have made it on the national stage without real estate investor William Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The Real Source of Authoritarianism Can Be Found at Davos

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 24, 2019 If Davos’ attendees blame the rise of right-wing populism around the globe on racism fueled by immigration, they’re deluding themselves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Buoyant Stocks Lift U.S. Household Wealth, Mainly for the Affluent

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / The Associated Press Sep 20, 2018 Although the Federal Reserve cites gains in Americans' net worth in the most recent quarter, the increases are disproportionately flowing to the richest one-tenth of the population. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tax Cut Distraction

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Aug 5, 2018 Dig deeper