Inequality undermines growth and hurts everyone.
David Callahan
David Callahan is a senior fellow at Demos and editor of PolicyShop, the Demos blog.
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The Big Donors Behind the Shutdown
A new investigative piece shows how the usual suspects have been pushing hard for Obamacare’s repeal.
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Hey, Wall Street—The Club for Growth Is Not Your Friend
The looming government shutdown can be blamed in part on wealthy, influential donors.
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Obama Just Changed the Most Racist Law in the Country
Home care workers were excluded from labor protections as a deal to win southern support for the New Deal.
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Obamacare a Boon to Entrepreneurs
A new report shows how the law can free entrepeneurs from 9 to 5.
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Why Did the Government Pay Edward Snowden $122,000?
Questioning the logic of federal contracting
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The Shame of Pension-Advance Loans
How financial companies scam veterans, teachers, and firefighters out of their retirement money.
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What Do Wealthy Super Citizens Want from Government?
A new study examines the policy preferences of affluent Americans.
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The Right Way to Create Jobs
Once again, the CPC picks the right target
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All Wall Street Regulators Should be Self-Funded
The banking industry should pick up the tab for keeping its watchdogs well fed.