The Effects of Race on eBay Auction Pricing
How prejudice drives a decision to deny a job or a loan to minorities.
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Colleges Need to Do More to Support Poor Students
A new report from the Department of Education calls on schools to improve the graduation gap.
The Fall of America’s Public-Sector Unions
Yesterday's Supreme Court tie is a win for union supporters, but how did public-sector unions get in such a precarious position in the first place?
The Long Road to Equality
Long-haul truck driving is thriving in the United States, and remains one of the surest ways into the middle class, but minorities say discrimination is rampant.
Developed Economies Aren’t Investing Enough in Renewable Energy
While investment in renewable energy is up in developing countries, it's actually down in developed economies, according to a U.N. report.
Are Nurses the Key to the Future of Health Care?
A new report concludes that premature death rates are up in rural counties. Are nurse practitioners the answer?
The Return on Investment in Affordable Housing
The true cost of the lack of affordable housing in America.
Discrimination on the Off-Ramp
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
Is the IRS Ready for a ‘Tax War on Poverty’?
The Earned Income Tax Credit is now the biggest (and most popular) anti-poverty program in the country. But can the Internal Revenue Service handle an even bigger EITC?
The CEO Pay Cap Is Even Less Effective Than We Thought
Companies are increasingly using pay-for-performance to get around a $1 million federal limit on tax deductions for executive compensation.