Nov 17 2022
Improving Maternal Health Care Would Save Lives and Prevent Economic Losses, Especially for Women of Color
Among wealthy, industrialized countries, the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality as well as an elevated rate of maternal morbidity, which refers to serious illness related to pregnancy and childbirth. First and foremost, deteriorating maternal health is a human tragedy, one that disproportionately affects communities of color.
Access to abortion and contraception is key to economic freedom and enables people to make the decisions that are right for them and their financial security, leading to higher earnings, increased labor force participation, improved educational outcomes—among women, men, and children—and reduced poverty.
Nov 10 2022
Economic Update - November 10, 2022
Nov 04 2022
Economic Update - November 4, 2022
American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) have seen their employment rate and prospects in the labor market improve since the pandemic recession. In April 2020, the jobless rate for people identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native was nearly double the overall unemployment rate. This was largely because Native workers were more likely to be employed in service jobs that were hit hardest by the pandemic and its economic effects. However, the ongoing pro-worker recovery has reduced the jobless rate for Native workers by more than 70% and has shrunk disparities in the labor market.
Oct 28 2022
The U.S. Has Added Manufacturing Jobs Across the Country During the Biden Administration
Under President Biden the U.S. has added 696,000 manufacturing jobs across the country and in key supply-chain industries.
Oct 28 2022
Economic Update - October 28, 2022
Republican leaders have made clear their plans to use debt ceiling negotiations to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare if they gain control of the House. Breaching the debt ceiling—or even threatening to breach the debt ceiling—could have catastrophic effects on the economy.
