Monday Morning Drama at Trump's Most Hated Agency
The workweek got off to a weird start when two people showed up expecting to fill the role of acting director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Economy
Poor Girls Are Leaving Their Brothers Behind
As a college education becomes increasingly important in today’s economy, it’s girls, not boys, who are succeeding in school. For kids from poor families, that can make the difference between social mobility and a lifetime of poverty.
Why More Philanthropists Are Giving Before They Die
The trend is a departure from the traditional model of donation—and could affect how large sums of money are put to use.
Why the GOP Tax Bill Is So Unpopular
The public seems to be against the plan precisely because they know what’s in it.
The Departing Consumer-Finance Director Moves to Thwart Trump
By appointing a new deputy director before resigning, Richard Cordray is signaling that the Bureau has no intention of letting the president name his own acting director.
The GOP Tax Plan Would Make It Harder for Workers to Get New Skills
The latest version, passed by the House, would further cut government funding for professional training programs.
The Tiny Dominican Factory That Disproves the Need for Sweatshops
Sarah Adler-Milstein, a labor advocate, argues “there’s absolutely no reason” the world’s biggest clothing brands couldn’t follow the example of Santo Domingo’s Alta Gracia.
How One Texas City Is Trying to Downsize Mass Transit
For years Arlington was the largest metropolis with no major transportation system. Now, it’s experimenting with microtransit in lieu of more-conventional options.
The Push for Education Programs That Pay People As They Learn
Advocates say worker training is key to economic stability—but can they convince the federal government it’s worth the money?
Why the Trump Administration Is Suing to Block the AT&T–Time Warner Merger
The lawsuit may pit AT&T and Time Warner against the Justice Department. But it's the tech industry that might suffer the most.