Just 25% of respondents think capitalism is good for society, a JUST Capital and Harris Poll has found.
The remaining 75% either say capitalism needs reform, or is irredeemable. Continue reading Only 1 in 4 Americans Think Capitalism is Good for Society
At least four members of congress are confirmed to have received loans from the SBA’s paycheck protection program. It is unknown how many more members of congress could have also gotten loans. Some lawmakers who benefited also opposed legislation requiring lending transparency for the program. When congress approved half a trillion dollars for small business loans earlier this year, there was a scramble to apply. … Continue reading Members of Congress Revealed to have Benefited from Federal Small Business Loan Program
Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has published an opinion essay arguing against calls from around the country to defund police.
In the essay, Biden advocates giving police departments “an additional $300 million to reinvigorate community policing in our country.” Continue reading Joe Biden Rejects Idea of Defunding Police, Wants to Give them $300 Million Instead
New startling data reveal than just 29% of the unemployed in the U.S. received benefits in the month of March. Payment rates varied among states. In the worst state, Florida, only 7.6% of claimants received benefits. Continue reading Study: Less than 1/3 of Unemployed Americans Received Benefits in March
This is the fifth historic week for unemployment numbers, bringing the total to 26.5 million since March 14th. Continue reading Additional 4.4 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment This Week
22 million people, or 13.5% of the entire U.S. workforce has filed for unemployment in the last month. Continue reading 22 Million People Have Filed For Unemployment in the Last Month
The study found that of the 379 profitable companies, 91 paid no federal income taxes. A further 56 companies paid rates between 0% and 5%. Continue reading Study: One Quarter of Profitable Fortune 500 Companies Paid $0 in Federal Income Taxes in 2018
The bill includes one-time payments of up to $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples filing jointly, and $500 per child. Continue reading $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Signed into Law
This figure corresponds to 2% of all U.S. workers — 1 in 50. Continue reading 3.3 Million U.S. Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week, Obliterating Previous Record
Spain has nationalized all private hospitals in effort to contain coronavirus outbreak. The European nation also declared a state of emergency, placing the country in lockdown. Continue reading Spain Nationalizes Private Hospitals, Declares Coronavirus Lockdown
