Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Haley White 
A coalition of uber-rich progressives have started a campaign to increase their own tax liabilities. Some Rich Global Citizens Advocate for Fairness In a bold show of solidarity with the working class, a select group of wealthy heirs and executives are advocating for increased taxes for the rich. The group includes a Rockefeller descendant, Walt … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on small businesses that may have improperly used federally-backed COVID relief funds. IRS Launches Investigation Into CARES Act Fraud In a strong show of action, the IRS has assigned 30,000 agents from their ranks to dig into millions of potential fraud cases related to CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, … Read more
The company’s CEO took responsibility for the decision to lay off 2% of their workforce. Nike CEO Announces Two Rounds of Layoffs Joining several other large companies making severe cuts to their staff, Nike has announced a round of layoffs that will affect over 1,500 people. The company’s CEO, John Donahoe, shared a memo to … Read more
Millions of Americans are finding their tax refund is significantly lower than expected. Here’s what changed. Tax Refunds Are Lower For Millions According to the IRS, tax refunds are, on average, two-thirds of what they were last year. So far, over two and a half million people have filed their taxes and received refunds, and … Read more
The minimum wage is hotly debated in the United States. This election year, we explore the potential impacts of raising the federal minimum wage. Minimum Wage Has Not Changed in 15 Years While some states have opted to increase the minimum wage on a regional level, the federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per … Read more
UPS is the latest in a string of employers making headlines for demanding their remote employees return to work in the office. They’ve also just announced that they’re cutting 12,000 jobs. UPS Announces Mass Layoffs International shipping giant UPS has announced a significant round of layoffs to come in 2024. The company says they plan … Read more
One-fifth of the journalists working for the Los Angeles Times will be saying goodbye to their jobs this week as the company faces a “financial crisis.” Journalists Laid Off In Mass Numbers The newsroom at the Los Angeles Times will be a little quieter now, following a layoff of over a hundred journalists. A majority … Read more
A judge in Beverly Hills has put a stop to luxury home improvements in the midst of a housing crisis, saying that more affordable housing in the area must come first. Upgrades Cost More Some Affordable Homes For homeowners in Beverly Hills, obtaining a building permit any time soon is going to be difficult. In … Read more