Meredith Garretson Morbey
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Where the Trump and Harris campaigns agree on care proposals
Sep 5, 2024
We'll do the the numbers on the long-term impacts of safety net programs.
There are major flaws in a program aimed at helping workers with disabilities
Sep 4, 2024
Currently, 37 states have a program offering people with cognitive disabilities jobs that pay subminimum wages before moving on to higher-paying jobs. But that doesn't always happen.
DHL's CEO on tariffs, economic protectionism and Germany's economy
by
Leanna Byrne
and Meredith Garretson
Sep 3, 2024
"Trade barriers drive inflation," explained Tobias Meyer, CEO of the German logistics company DHL Group.
Kamala Harris outlines economic priorities on the last night of the DNC
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Meredith Garretson
Aug 23, 2024
Among economic themes, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the need to protect Social Security and Medicare, and a tax cut for middle-income households.
Energy transition progress report: We're 10% of the way there
Aug 16, 2024
So what will it take for the other 90%? A lot of sweeping physical transformation.
What will Biden's economic legacy be?
Jul 22, 2024
There were legislative accomplishments, like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act. But there was also elevated inflation.
Fact-checking the economic claims in Donald Trump’s convention speech
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Ariana Rosas
, Nic Perez
and Meredith Garretson
Jul 19, 2024
Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president's assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.
In the wake of Trump's assassination attempt, how do we talk about politics in the workplace?
Jul 15, 2024
The workplace has become an increasingly challenging place to discuss politics openly, honestly and civilly. The Society for Human Resource Management has tips to help.
"Crip Camp" co-director talks accessibility in the film industry
Jul 2, 2024
Film festivals play a major role in the industry, but are they accessible?
How the Israel-Hamas war has created “mini Gazas”
May 30, 2024
A contextual look at the economic toll of war.