Don Lemon Says Trump Was Right: 'The System Is Rigged'
Scandals such as the alleged college admissions cheating scheme work in the president's favor despite his hypocrisy, Lemon suggested.
A Simple, Bold Solution to Boost the Wages of Millions
Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, has been around for decades—but it can be the basis of a revolutionary change across America.
Woman Yells at Mexican Restaurant Boss to Speak English
"English is our first language so you need to speak English," the woman said in a Mexican restaurant.
Couple Says they Were Turned Away by Tax Preparer
"I went in there to have my taxes done, not push my beliefs on her."
Farrakhan: Rep. Omar Shouldn't Apologize for Comments
"Sweetheart, don't do that," Farrakhan said.
Alabama Newspaper Publisher Calls for KKK Night Rides
"A violent organization? They didn't kill but a few people. The Klan wasn't violent until they needed to be," Goodloe Sutton said.
Higher Minimum Wage Helps Black Workers More Than White
The 2019 Raise the Wage Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Bobby Scott, would boost wages for nearly 40 percent of all black workers in the United States.
Howard Schultz: 'I Honestly Don't See Color'
The billionaire said he "grew up in a very diverse background as a young boy in the projects."
West Virginia Lawmaker Compares LGBTQ Community to KKK
"It probably won't be long before they're burning rainbow flags in people's yards."
Best New Artist Winner Dua Lipa's Controversial Speech
Presented by Best New Artist winner of Grammys past, Alessia Cara and Bob Newhart announced "New Rules" singer Dua Lipa with her second Grammy award during Sunday's ceremony.
GOP-Leaning Voters: 'Blackface' Acceptable On Halloween
Pew notes in their Monday poll release "there are not enough black Republicans in the sample to analyze separately."
VA Governor Refers to Slavery as Indentured Servitude
Governor Ralph Northam has rejected calls to resign, saying, "Virginia needs someone that can heal."
States Shouldn't Wait for Washington to Tax the Rich
Federal policy is a logical place to start, but state policymakers are missing a key opportunity if they don't join this national conversation.
Teachers Allegedly Showed 'Racist' Nooses in Classroom
The collage included the words "ha ha" alongside two nooses and a smiley face.
Republicans Have No Black Outreach: Party Strategist
Shermichael Singleton said Republicans had undermined their ability to reach out to black people by electing Donald Trump.
Elizabeth Warren Officially Enters 2020 Race
A leader within the Progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Warren often projects a populist message aimed at combating income inequality and the rising costs of higher education and health care.
Racism Props Up America's Richest—Here's How We Fix It
The median black family owns only 2 percent of the $147,000 owned by the median white family. Black and Latino unemployment hit historic lows in 2018, but this is not enough to close the enormous gaps in wealth.
Oxfam Inequality Report Highlights Wealth Disparity
"The way our economies are organized means wealth is increasingly and unfairly concentrated among a privileged few while millions of people are barely subsisting," said Oxfam's director of campaigns and policy, Matthew Spencer.
Richest 26 People Own As Much As 3.8 Billion Poorest
The world's billionaires grew their fortunes by $900 billion in 2018.
How Rich are the Rich? Far More Than You Think
There's a very good reason America's richest would prefer you not to know just how wealthy they are—and a pretty good way to find out regardless.
Amazon, and America's Real Divide
Amazon's decision to split its new headquarters between New York and DC reveals much about the political and economical divides in America today.
The Battle of the Sexes Is 45 Years Old Today
Newsweek has looked through the archives to see how sports had changed in the four and a half decades since Billie Jean King took on Bobby Riggs.
Doctor Says Female Physicians Work Less, Deserve Less
"Nothing needs to be 'done' about this unless female physicians actually want to work harder and put in the hours," Dr. Gary Tigges said.
Canada's Wealth Gap: 87 Families Possess $200 Billion
The country's 87 richest families collectively owned nearly $200 billion.
U.S. in Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries for Women
The U.S. is the only Western nation on the list.
'The Crown' Star Claire Foy to Receive $275K Back Pay
"Claire is one of my best friends, and I believe that we should be paid equally and fairly and there should be equality for all," Matt Smith said.
Teachers in Oklahoma Might Be Going on Strike Next
The last time teachers in Oklahoma went on strike, the state legislature passed tax increases to fund teacher pay raises and school funding.
We Need a Different Kind of Martin Luther King Day
The poor, disenfranchised and marginalized must engage in direct action and nonviolent civil disobedience.
Rent Control Could Be Making Income Inequality Worse
Rent control policies could actually be making income inequality worse in gentrifying cities such as San Francisco, a new paper from Stanford University researchers argues.
Income Inequality to Worsen, Experts Say
"The weighted rate of return on capital was twice as high as the growth rate in the past 150 years," the authors wrote.