Embedded Inequality
Age, race, education — no matter how you slice it, wealth inequality in the US is astronomical.
186 Articles by: Matt Bruenig
Matt Bruenig is the founder of People’s Policy Project.
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.
Class Struggle Still Gets the Goods
How do wealth and income inequality develop? And how can they be reversed?
Asian Poverty and the “Model Minority”
Treating Asians in the US as a wealthy monolith papers over their wildly divergent economic situations.
Welfare for Everyone
Liberal talking points on race and the welfare state reflect deeply conservative ideas. The Left should demand welfare for all.
Capitalism Is Violence
United Airlines’ forcible removal of a passenger exposed the everyday violence that keeps capitalism running.
Don’t Blame the Boomers
Baby boomers aren’t the problem — the rich are.
Against Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton might run for office. Rethink this.
Liberals and Diversity
Liberal commentators believe that you can have diversity or economic justice, but you can’t have both. They’re wrong.
What Happened to Keith Ellison?
The Democratic establishment waged war on Keith Ellison. We should respond in kind.