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Donald Trump’s Handout to the Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn how Donald Trump’s Handout to the Pharmaceutical Industry influences pricing strategies and economic inequality.
Economic Inequality
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Donald Trump’s Big Wealth Tax
Discover how Donald Trump’s wealth tax is reshaping the conversation on economic inequality and taxation policies.
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SNAP Work Requirements Don’t Put People to Work
Adding work requirements to the SNAP food assistance program does not increase employment — but it does decrease food assistance for those who need it.
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The Trump Administration: Government by Billionaires, for Billionaires
When one looks past the populist theater show of the Trump administration, one can see that the administration’s priority is to help make rich people richer.
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Slashing the Federal Workforce is Not About ‘Efficiency’
The attack on the federal workforce is not about “efficiency.” It is a deliberate plan to deprive traditionally underserved communities of a route to economic security.
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Millionaires Day: How the Wealthy Shortchange Social Security
It’s only early March, but millionaires are already done with their contribution to Social Security for the year.
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The Elites’ Big Lie on Inequality
Understand the narrative as we reveal how the elite class is lying about income inequality and its effect on public perception.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Businesses and DEI: Corporations Don’t Maximize Shareholder Value
It’s often said that corporations exist to maximize profits on behalf of shareholders. But is that actually true?
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Will Young People Ever Be Able to Own a Home and Will the Media Ask Under Trump?
One of the most prevalent Biden era media myths was that young people were not buying homes. Will reporters still keep telling that story now?
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Fighting the Bad Guys: Lessons from Tobacco, Guns, and Mark Cuban
Delve into the controversial relationship between tobacco, firearms, and billionaire business magnate Mark Cuban.
