Will Americans finally start fighting back against tax cuts for the rich?
Historically, wishful thinking has blunted pushback.
December 21, 2017
608
Business
The pall that the tax package is casting over charities
Giving could decline by $21 billion or more per year.
December 21, 2017
594
Better ways to foster solar innovation and save jobs
The Trump administration can boost domestic solar panel manufacturing without slapping duties on all imports.
December 21, 2017
715
Untrustworthy memories make it hard to shop ethically
People who see themselves as conscientious consumers often buy items made by companies that violate their values because…
December 20, 2017
576
GOP tax plan doubles down on policies that are crushing the middle class
The American middle class has been on a rocky ride during the 20th century, surging after World War II but falling since…
December 20, 2017
560
Exxon Mobil's about-face on climate disclosure
The oil giant is bowing to pressure exerted by shareholders and the authorities as it tries to catch up with its competitors.
December 18, 2017
1241
Why Trump's plan to forbid spouses of H-1B visa holders to work is a bad idea
A scholar explains why the president's plan to overturn his predecessor's rule would be a big mistake and disproportionately…
December 18, 2017
584
Tips from negotiation experts for truly happy holidays
A scholar applies lessons from her research to negotiate with her spouse better and have an 'awesome holiday.' Here's…
December 18, 2017
585
Why the Republican tax plan can help put American youth back to work
Unlike other age groups, 16- to 24-year-olds haven't recovered the job losses they suffered during the Great Recession.…
December 17, 2017
597
Some new nonprofits take off, others flop – and nobody knows why
To learn why some new nonprofits prosper when others do not requires dealing with the fact that everyone has trouble remembering…
December 15, 2017
564
When cringeworthy gifts are worse than inconsiderate
Sadly, people sometimes deliberately give bad presents.
December 15, 2017
590
Trump's right about one thing: The US Senate should end its 60-vote majority
Republicans were able to push through a tax plan and a flurry of judicial nominees after the Senate curtailed use of the…
December 13, 2017
540
3 myths about the poor that Republicans are using to support slashing US safety net
As the GOP prepares to slash spending to pay for tax cuts, lawmakers have been bringing up claims about the poor that don't…
December 13, 2017
617
How the war on tipping harms customers
Some observers say we should eliminate tipping in restaurants because of the negative impact on workers. But how do customers…
December 11, 2017
683
Naughty or nice: Is there a financial reward for acting ethically?
Santa reportedly rewards children who behave with more presents than their naughty peers. The data suggest the real world…
December 10, 2017
972
Who's to blame for keeping Time's #MeToo 'silence breakers' silent?
Time magazine named the #MeToo movement its 'person' of the year, highlighting the role companies and nondisclosure…
December 7, 2017
543
How the tax package could sap the flow of charitable giving
More than US$20 billion per year in giving is potentially at stake.
December 6, 2017
635
Two little-known ways GOP tax bill would make chasm between rich and poor even wider
While much has been written about why the GOP's tax plan would exacerbate income inequality, there are two reasons it's…
December 4, 2017
583
Tax bill's attack on higher education undermines America's economic vitality
Universities play a vital role in promoting economic growth, something the writers of the Republican tax plan have apparently…
December 1, 2017
1010
Got a boss who denies reality? A guide to tactful truth telling
Dealing with a co-worker or manager who says demonstrably false things can be a challenge, particularly at holiday office…
November 29, 2017
658