DOJ gives inmates on home confinement a happy holiday gift—the possibility of permanent freedom

The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a decision today that can only be considered one thing to thousands of people… a Christmas miracle. 

In a stunning reversal, the DOJ‘s Office of Legal Counsel …

U.S. marks Labor Day by letting unemployment aid expire for 7 million people

Labor Day is meant to celebrate U.S. workers. But this Labor Day will bring a major blow to more than 7 million workers left unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic: Their unemployment benefits …

Eviction tsunami is looming despite Congress passing $46 billion in rental relief

The federal eviction moratorium ends July 31, and when it does, millions of people will be at risk of being thrown out of their homes. Congress has passed $46 billion in rental assistance, but much of …

Inflation didn't matter when Trump cut millionaires' taxes, but now that a Democrat's president…

Inflation is defined as the rate at which prices for goods and services are rising. It’s a serious issue that has a real impact on people’s lives. Too big or quick a rise disproportionately harms the …