Democrats Must Reconnect with the Working Class to Regain Trust and Win Back Support

November 11, 2024

The results of the 2024 presidential election—where Vice President Kamala Harris fell short—reflect a powerful truth that the Democratic Party cannot ignore: It’s the economy, stupid. This phrase, coined by strategist James Carville, has resonated for decades, yet Democrats seem to have lost sight of its significance. In today’s economic climate, where inflation has deeply […]


Jeff Landry’s Sales Tax Plan: A Regressive Tax Burden on Louisiana’s Working Class

November 10, 2024

In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]


The Rise and Decline of America’s Middle Class: A Tale of Policy, Purchasing Power, and Inequality

August 18, 2024

In the decades following World War II, the United States witnessed unprecedented economic growth and prosperity that significantly benefited middle- and working-class Americans. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the American Dream seemed more attainable than ever. As wages increased, homeownership expanded, and the purchasing power of the average worker was robust. However, this […]


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