Trump Says His Tax Plan Won’t Benefit the Rich—He’s Exactly Wrong
When the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center analyzed the proposal, it found that the vast majority of benefits would go to corporations and the top 1 percent of earners.
Economy
Steven Mnuchin's Defense of Trump's Tax Plan
The Treasury secretary makes more-muted promises than his boss, but agrees that the White House’s latest proposal will yield “enormous” progress.
Soledad O’Brien on the Power of Showing Up
The former broadcaster compares mentorship to a good gym habit—it’s not just about working out today, but every day for years.
Why Does Sweden Have So Many Start-Ups?
How a tiny country with high government spending bred a large number of vibrant young businesses
'They All Have a Common Goal of Making Beauty'
To the ragtag groups of volunteers that help him create his artwork, the sculptor Patrick Dougherty is a boss, a mentor, and a humble peer.
The Cozy, Overcrowded, Keg-Filled Future of Work
The ethos of togetherness promoted by companies such as WeWork is essentially a bet on explosive population growth in the world’s metropolises.
The Republicans' Tax Blueprint Declines to Answer Some Hard Questions
The plan the president has started promoting seems to optimize for congressional wiggle room.
Caught in the Bankruptcy Feedback Loop
Black Americans are far less likely than their white peers to successfully erase their debts in court—and a network of attorneys profits as a result.
Yes, NFL Viewership Is Down. No, It’s Not All Trump.
The decline in football ratings probably has more to do with structural shifts in media than any protests or presidential tweeting.
Equifax's CEO Steps Down After Huge Breach
Richard Smith is leaving the company in the wake of a hack that exposed 143 million Americans to potential identity theft.