NATIONAL ECONOMY
Harris wants to give workers more rights and expand opportunities for non-college educated workers. Trump’s plans could cost jobs.
| October 22, 2024
Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses.
Kamala Harris proposed a plan to help small business owners. Trump’s plan could send their costs through the roof.
| October 17, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris intends to support small business owners and entrepreneurs by reducing their expenses and increasing their access to capital. Trump’s tariff proposal, however, could cause small businesses’ costs to rise.
Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Texas
| September 4, 2024
After years of a worsening housing crisis in Texas, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.
Big corporations are suing to block Biden’s efforts to lower costs
| June 5, 2024
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
Price-fixing conspiracy in US oil industry cost families money, reports allege
| May 17, 2024
Analysis of corporate profits and accusations of collusion by the FTC lend support to the idea that a broader oil industry conspiracy drove up post-Covid inflation for everyday Americans.