What’s Behind the Political Unrest in Venezuela?
Bombastic politicians, international isolation, and an over-dependence on oil have led the Maduro government to a point of no return.
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Key Differences Between the Senate and House Tax Reform Plans Could Set Up a Battle Within the GOP
It's unclear how the GOP will bridge the gap between the two chambers' plans.
These Charts Show How the GOP’s Tax Reform Bill Will Spell Trouble for the Middle Class in the Long Run
Republicans' tax reform legislation would give middle-class Americans a nice break, but only in the short term.
Despite Campaign Promises, Republican Tax Legislation Avoids Closing a Major Loophole
President Trump promised that he would end the carried interest loophole, but the most recent Republican tax reform bill leaves it intact.
How the Proposed GOP Tax Plan Will Punish Disabled Americans
Tax credits and medical deductions make many disabled lives easier. The GOP wants to end them.
Viewfinder: Journalists Protest Firing in New York City
Labor activists join DNAinfo and Gothamist employees in rallying in support of the journalists who lost their jobs after they voted to form a union at the local news websites on November 6th, 2017, in New York City.
What to Make of Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Beer-Tax Analogy
It tells us a lot—none of it particularly good—about how she approaches her job as press secretary.
Can You Really Shut Down Your Company a Week After Your Workers Unionize?
If you're thorough about it, yes.
Here’s How the GOP Wants to Overhaul the Tax Code
House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan on Thursday. The opposition lobbying has already begun.
The Economics of the Office: Why Do We Still Commute?
The personal computer was supposed to kill the office and liberate us from hellish commutes to the city. But the average American commute has only increased since then. Could virtual reality finally change that?