"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

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Whether he actually said it or not, what Otto von Bismarck is sometimes credited with saying is true: “Laws are like sausages. It’s better not to see them being made.” That’s certainly true of the ...

For decades, the middle class was a symbol of stability, steady paychecks, a home with a backyard, and hope for a brighter future. But today, that foundation is cracking. You can make what used to be ...

It is possible to change your social class status but not without huge paradigm shifts, a great deal of intentional dedicated effort, acquiring new social and professional skills, and having mentors ...

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

Co-published by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Literary Hub. Alissa Quart on the lessons from Mamdani’s campaign.

The reasons for the erosion of Democratic Party support within the American working class is a topic on which seemingly everyone has an opinion. It has renewed the debate between the left and the ...

Have you ever wondered where you actually stand in America's economic hierarchy? It's honestly one of those questions that keeps people up at night. The lines between financial classes have always ...

Donald Trump's standing with America's middle-income earners has taken a sharp hit, with new polling showing that recent gains in approval among this crucial voting bloc have reversed course. Trump ...