Neoliberals Used to Call Themselves New Democrats
A history lesson for Jonathan Chait.
154 Articles by: Matt Bruenig
Matt Bruenig is the founder of People’s Policy Project.
That’s Just Capitalism
Sure, rigged, “crony capitalism” generates enormous inequality. But unrigged capitalism does the same thing.
How Obama Destroyed Black Wealth
The nation’s first African-American president was a disaster for black wealth.
Something Has to Give
The latest figures show that more and more young people are taking on higher and higher levels of student debt.
We Know What the Problem Is
Say it together: top incomes are being driven by capital.
The Myth of the Switching Pain
Single-payer critics argue that removing people from employer-based plans would be a disaster. They’re wrong.
The Reparations Puzzle
The existing distribution of wealth creates a predicament for reparations proposals.
Inheriting the World
Rich people pretend to be self-made, but inheritance played a huge role for many.
Embedded Inequality
Age, race, education — no matter how you slice it, wealth inequality in the US is astronomical.
The Solution Is Redistribution
Increasing educational attainment does little to reduce racial wealth disparities.
Wealth Inequality Is Higher Than Ever
New data confirms what we already knew: the haves have a ton. And the have-nots have next to nothing.
The Redundancy Myth
Implementing Medicare for All would cause some job loss. But it would be more manageable than you might think.
The Political and the Technical
Rebutting the latest anti–Medicare for All nonsense.
Capitalism and Poverty
Who was poor in 2016 — and why our system keeps failing them.
A Foundation, Not a Net
A good welfare state is more than just a safety net. It’s a foundation on top of which people can build their lives.
How Did They Get So Rich?
The massive increase in incomes at the top is driven mostly by capital.
The Problem Is Capital
If we want to create a fair and egalitarian society, we must confront capital directly.
The Success Sequence Is About Cultural Beefs, Not Poverty
Marriage and high school diplomas are a distraction. To end poverty, we simply have to structure our economy to ensure nobody falls below the poverty line.
A Health Care Bargain
Don’t believe the critics: a new report shows California’s single-payer plan is eminently affordable.
California Single Payer Is a No-Brainer
If California implemented single-payer, the state would spend much less on health care than the rest of the US.