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 […]


Kamala Harris’s Bold Economic Plan Delivers Greater Benefits to the Middle Class Than Trump’s

September 20, 2024

Kamala Harris’s economic plan, focusing on down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, stands out as one of the most promising initiatives to reduce the wealth gap and empower working- and middle-class Americans. Offering up to $25,000 in direct grants to help individuals and families overcome the barrier of down payment, this policy is designed to […]


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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