CARES Act

Prisoners Face ‘Undue Punishment’ As The IRS Claws Back Their Stimulus Checks

Legal experts say the IRS is illegally denying CARES Act payments to incarcerated people.

Jordan Michael Smith Jul 08, 2020

Formerly Incarcerated Businessowners Sue SBA For Denying Them COVID-19 Emergency Loans

The lawsuit says the Small Business Administration overstepped its authority by imposing ‘arbitrary and capricious’ restrictions on a loan program passed by Congress.

Bryce Covert Jun 17, 2020

Many Undocumented Immigrants are Frontline Workers, But Their Families Can’t Get Government Aid

Advocates say states aren’t doing enough to close the gaps in the federal stimulus bill.

Rebecca Chowdhury May 20, 2020

Universal Basic Income Is A Path To A More Just Economy. One California City Is Already Seeing Positive Results.

The pandemic is making it clear that it’s time to radically rethink the social contract.

Amy Castro Baker, Stacia Martin-West May 04, 2020

The Case For A Temporary Merger Ban For America’s Largest Companies

Americans overwhelmingly support imposing a merger moratorium on large corporations and private equity firms.

Sarah Miller Apr 28, 2020

Congress Does Not ‘Care’ About My American Family

Intentionally disqualifying millions of American citizens from much-needed stimulus funds during this unprecedented health crisis is both unnecessary and cruel.

Jane Lilly López Apr 24, 2020

Congress Failed to Make Cash Assistance Universal. Now Local Governments Must Step Up

There’s still a chance to make sure some of the most vulnerable people can benefit from the federal stimulus bill.

Yonah Freemark Mar 31, 2020