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Race and Ethnicity

Why do black men earn less?

Educational and other differences cannot explain the large earnings gap between black men and white men.

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Exploring how race, ethnicity, and class intersect to affect economic outcomes in the United States.

Unequal Power

There’s an inherent imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees. Here's how it impacts your workplace—and our democracy.

Policy Agenda

Policy choices have tilted the playing field toward the rich and corporations. Here's how to tilt it back.

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How do taxes and spending work, and where do you fit in?

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