Non-profit research & grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas & policies that promote strong, stable & broad-based economic growth equitablegrowth.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mlszrfvcd22x"The feeling that one is not receiving a fair piece of the pie, even as the pie gets larger, can impact the perceptions of the pie itself." @michaelslinden.bsky.social breaks down how two common recent trends about the U.S. economy may be connected. Read more ➡️ https://equitablegrowth.org/the-u-s-public-is-angry-about-economic-conditions-and-the-middle-class-is-losing-ground-are-these-trends-connected/14 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlszrfvcd22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mlnzomrdtk2fInterested in sharing research with policymakers for real‑world impact? EG is proud to be a host org for @asanews.bsky.social Policy Outreach Program (POP) Fellowship. Applicants must have a Sociology PhD & at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience. Apply by 5/18! https://www.asanet.org/public-engagement/policy-outreach-program-fellowship/12 May 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnzomrdtk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mlds7zgilc261/ Happy #JobsDay! Here's the April #JobsReport 🧵 The U.S. labor market showed some signs of strength in April as employers added 115k jobs, concentrated in health care, transportation, and retail. Headline unemployment was flat. The quits rate, a signal of worker optimism, ticked up in March.08 May 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlds7zgilc26https://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mlbi6le5ff2zThe recent SCOTUS decision on the Voting Rights Act highlights how changes to voting protections can shape political and economic power. This EG research from 2020 breaks down why voting access matters for economic inequality and long‑term opportunity. More ➡️ https://equitablegrowth.org/voting-rights-equal-economic-progress-the-voting-rights-act-and-u-s-economic-inequality/07 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbi6le5ff2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3ml4uoka5bf2d“Ideally, policymakers recognize that being proactive in addressing [AI worker displacement] is important if you want to maintain social cohesion in a moment of economic change,” said EG’s @jleibenluft.bsky.social in a new @nytimes.com piece out today. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/business/artificial-intelligence-safety-net.html05 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4uoka5bf2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3ml225surqx2fA policy meant to help kids build financial security is leaving millions out. In a new @postopinions.bsky.social guest essay, #EGgrantee Stephen Roll and Jin Huang of Washington University make the case for automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts. Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/05/04/trump-account-benefits-arent-reaching-millions-kids/04 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml225surqx2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mksbzrut7k2yThis #MayDay, Equitable Growth is highlighting recent research on how unions can curb support for right-wing populism and support workers through the AI transition. Click the link below to learn more! https://equitablegrowth.org/research-shows-unions-dampen-support-for-right-wing-populism-and-help-workers-navigate-technological-transitions/01 May 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbzrut7k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mknjsupksc2e(1/2) Trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, and competing economic pressures are complicating the Fed’s inflation decision this afternoon. Today’s FOMC meeting also marks the conclusion of Jerome Powell’s tenure as Chair, adding another layer of uncertainty.29 Apr 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknjsupksc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mkko4puazy2qAutomation reshapes how decisions get made at work, from scheduling to performance tracking. A new survey from @awhf.bsky.social shows how workers experience these tools and how unions respond through contract negotiations to keep people informed and protected. https://equitablegrowth.org/research-paper/how-union-contracts-are-protecting-u-s-workers-from-automated-management-and-surveillance-in-the-workplace/28 Apr 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkko4puazy2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mki52efkva2fWATCH 📺: “Tariffs are not a good tool for macroeconomic policy.” @cbdecon.bsky.social, Elena Patel, and Carola Binder discuss how tariff uncertainty influences investment and why tariffs are not a strong tool for shaping trade outcomes. Revisit the full event ➡️ https://equitablegrowth.org/equitable-growth-event-covers-tariffs-tariff-uncertainties-and-the-limits-of-u-s-trade-policy/27 Apr 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki52efkva2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mk6ddecy722sThe war in Iran is slowing U.S. economic growth. Fuel prices just saw their biggest one‑month jump since 1967, and inflation remains high. @cbdecon.bsky.social breaks down why this may keep interest rates elevated and what it means for the broader economy. 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/why-the-iran-war-is-bad-for-u-s-economic-growth/23 Apr 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ddecy722shttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mk3uk2crdc2vFor #EarthDay 🌎, we’re spotlighting research showing how extreme heat affects U.S. workers across many industries and how stronger workplace heat standards can reduce risks, protect health and productivity, and support long‑term economic stability. Read more 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/research-on-climate-changes-impact-on-u-s-workers-underscores-the-benefits-of-workplace-heat-standards/22 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3uk2crdc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjx5usehrj2zFor Governing, @veenadubal.bsky.social examines emerging state efforts to protect workers and consumers from automated tools that shape wages and prices, and why experts say responsible oversight is becoming more important as these systems spread across industries. https://www.governing.com/workforce/ai-shouldnt-be-setting-prices-or-wages-states-need-to-push-back20 Apr 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx5usehrj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjmyjb6w7m2bThe U.S. child care system is widely inaccessible and unaffordable, and care workers are paid too little to sustain a stable workforce. States are testing policies to expand access, but with state budget shortfalls, national investment is essential. Read more ➡️: https://equitablegrowth.org/factsheet-what-the-research-says-about-early-care-and-education-in-the-united-states/16 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmyjb6w7m2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjmpza4yqs2xNEW – @chloergibbs.bsky.social explores what supports effective early childhood care: demand‑side policies that increase participation, supply‑side investments that expand quality, and workforce strategies that ensure families can access high‑quality care. More: https://equitablegrowth.org/research-paper/how-does-early-childhood-care-and-education-affect-u-s-families-and-workers-and-which-policies-support-child-participation-and-boost-the-quality-of-care/16 Apr 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmpza4yqs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjkeroveq52hOn 1440 Explores, senior policy fellow @michaelslinden.bsky.social breaks down how the U.S. tax code treats types of income in fundamentally different ways, and why high‑income filers often face far lower effective tax rates than typical workers. #TaxDay Listen 🎧: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-the-rich-dont-pay-taxes-like-you-do/id1841682593?i=100076146062615 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkeroveq52hhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjjy5ef22k24New research from Equitable Growth shows how current pass‑through rules allow high‑income business owners to significantly reduce their effective federal tax rates—creating the kind of two‑tiered system @dsmitch28.bsky.social highlights. Learn more 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/the-other-two-tiered-u-s-tax-system-how-pass-through-businesses-let-the-ultra-wealthy-dodge-federal-taxes/ #TaxDay [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjy5ef22k24https://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mjhlrxziwb2pU.S. citizens under 18 are now eligible for a new asset development account, called 530A accounts, or Trump accounts. Policymakers need to take immediate action to ensure all children who qualify for the funds can receive them. Learn more from Megan Rivera 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/federal-policymakers-can-ensure-trump-accounts-do-not-exacerbate-inequality-in-the-united-states/14 Apr 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhlrxziwb2phttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mj5z2qxius2pAs people finalize their taxes ahead of #TaxDay next week, it’s worth asking who actually benefits from retirement tax incentives. Evidence shows these subsidies disproportionately flow to the highest‑income Americans. Learn more from @dsmitch28.bsky.social 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/retirement-tax-incentives-supercharge-the-fortunes-of-wealthy-americans/10 Apr 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5z2qxius2phttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mj5nf4tkpo2f"Policy uncertainty reduces aggregate demand." 📺WATCH: Carola Binder explains how uncertainty interacts with today’s tariff regime and what it means for the broader economy. Missed our discussion on what's ahead in 2026 for U.S. tariffs? Check out the recap: https://equitablegrowth.org/equitable-growth-event-covers-tariffs-tariff-uncertainties-and-the-limits-of-u-s-trade-policy/10 Apr 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5nf4tkpo2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/equitablegrowth.bsky.social/post/3mj2yme5epg2vSome states are testing new approaches to child care—from wage supplements to expanded public funding—but most efforts still fall short of what families need. Our latest report from Sam Abbott and Shira Markoff breaks down the landscape. Read more 🔗: https://equitablegrowth.org/research-paper/a-review-of-the-state-of-child-care-in-the-united-states/09 Apr 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:whtptmhzhytwji4j26o7a37u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2yme5epg2v