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When Black workers—especially Black women—fall behind, it’s a warning sign the economy is cracking.
Even if headline numbers lag, the reality for many workers is clear: the economy is losing steam & leaving the most vulnerable out in the cold.
Even if headline numbers lag, the reality for many workers is clear: the economy is losing steam & leaving the most vulnerable out in the cold.
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
When Black workers—especially Black women—fall behind, it’s a warning sign the economy is cracking.
Even if headline numbers lag, the reality for many workers is clear: the economy is losing steam & leaving the most vulnerable out in the cold.
Even if headline numbers lag, the reality for many workers is clear: the economy is losing steam & leaving the most vulnerable out in the cold.
In December, the U.S. added the fewest number of jobs outside of a recession since 2003.
Trump’s sluggish labor market combined with climbing costs is squeezing working families from both sides.
Trump’s sluggish labor market combined with climbing costs is squeezing working families from both sides.
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In December, the U.S. added the fewest number of jobs outside of a recession since 2003.
Trump’s sluggish labor market combined with climbing costs is squeezing working families from both sides.
Trump’s sluggish labor market combined with climbing costs is squeezing working families from both sides.
The auto market is becoming a snapshot of our K-shaped economy: households earning over $150,000 now account for 43% of new car purchases, while buyers under $75,000 are increasingly shut out.
When the average new car tops $50,000, it’s a sign Trump’s economy is rigged.
thehill.com/business/567...
When the average new car tops $50,000, it’s a sign Trump’s economy is rigged.
thehill.com/business/567...
January 7, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The auto market is becoming a snapshot of our K-shaped economy: households earning over $150,000 now account for 43% of new car purchases, while buyers under $75,000 are increasingly shut out.
When the average new car tops $50,000, it’s a sign Trump’s economy is rigged.
thehill.com/business/567...
When the average new car tops $50,000, it’s a sign Trump’s economy is rigged.
thehill.com/business/567...
As 2025 comes to a close, Americans are taking stock of an economy that looks nothing like what Trump promised.
We wrapped up Trump’s performance this year and the numbers are pretty rough (unless you’re a billionaire).
We wrapped up Trump’s performance this year and the numbers are pretty rough (unless you’re a billionaire).
December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, Americans are taking stock of an economy that looks nothing like what Trump promised.
We wrapped up Trump’s performance this year and the numbers are pretty rough (unless you’re a billionaire).
We wrapped up Trump’s performance this year and the numbers are pretty rough (unless you’re a billionaire).
With prices for essentials still rising & consumer confidence freezing over, it is no surprise that a record number of Americans put Trump’s economic performance on the naughty list this holiday season.
The data is clear: Americans are feeling frosty about Trump & his economic agenda.
The data is clear: Americans are feeling frosty about Trump & his economic agenda.
December 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
With prices for essentials still rising & consumer confidence freezing over, it is no surprise that a record number of Americans put Trump’s economic performance on the naughty list this holiday season.
The data is clear: Americans are feeling frosty about Trump & his economic agenda.
The data is clear: Americans are feeling frosty about Trump & his economic agenda.
“I have a team to feed. I have rent to pay. People rely on us as a small business in this economy.”
That’s a VA toy store owner on @ms.now discussing the impact of Trump’s economic agenda this holiday season.
Toys & gifts are unaffordable for many families & businesses w/ prices going up by 26%.
That’s a VA toy store owner on @ms.now discussing the impact of Trump’s economic agenda this holiday season.
Toys & gifts are unaffordable for many families & businesses w/ prices going up by 26%.
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“I have a team to feed. I have rent to pay. People rely on us as a small business in this economy.”
That’s a VA toy store owner on @ms.now discussing the impact of Trump’s economic agenda this holiday season.
Toys & gifts are unaffordable for many families & businesses w/ prices going up by 26%.
That’s a VA toy store owner on @ms.now discussing the impact of Trump’s economic agenda this holiday season.
Toys & gifts are unaffordable for many families & businesses w/ prices going up by 26%.
Both naughty & nice kids may find lumps of coal in their stockings this year. It might be all their families can afford.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Both naughty & nice kids may find lumps of coal in their stockings this year. It might be all their families can afford.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Trump’s economic agenda has raised prices on holiday gifts by 26%. 60% of voters blame Trump for this year’s stressful holiday.
New from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Our new polling finds that 75% of Americans are seriously stressed about affording the holiday season thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
A majority of Americans said “that they were going to change their behavior in one way or another, whether that be buying fewer gifts, or gifts for less people."
A majority of Americans said “that they were going to change their behavior in one way or another, whether that be buying fewer gifts, or gifts for less people."
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Our new polling finds that 75% of Americans are seriously stressed about affording the holiday season thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
A majority of Americans said “that they were going to change their behavior in one way or another, whether that be buying fewer gifts, or gifts for less people."
A majority of Americans said “that they were going to change their behavior in one way or another, whether that be buying fewer gifts, or gifts for less people."
The mortgage process isn’t just expensive — it’s overwhelming.
📊 Over 80% of prospective homebuyers report anxiety about the process. We’re offering 4 practicable & sensible solutions to address the housing affordability crisis.
@politico.com Morning Money with the scoop.
📊 Over 80% of prospective homebuyers report anxiety about the process. We’re offering 4 practicable & sensible solutions to address the housing affordability crisis.
@politico.com Morning Money with the scoop.
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The mortgage process isn’t just expensive — it’s overwhelming.
📊 Over 80% of prospective homebuyers report anxiety about the process. We’re offering 4 practicable & sensible solutions to address the housing affordability crisis.
@politico.com Morning Money with the scoop.
📊 Over 80% of prospective homebuyers report anxiety about the process. We’re offering 4 practicable & sensible solutions to address the housing affordability crisis.
@politico.com Morning Money with the scoop.
We think if you like your mortgage rate, you should keep it.
That’s what we’re proposing in our new paper laying out 4 practical solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
The brief details how the federal government can lower housing costs & make the process fairer for families.
That’s what we’re proposing in our new paper laying out 4 practical solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
The brief details how the federal government can lower housing costs & make the process fairer for families.
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We think if you like your mortgage rate, you should keep it.
That’s what we’re proposing in our new paper laying out 4 practical solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
The brief details how the federal government can lower housing costs & make the process fairer for families.
That’s what we’re proposing in our new paper laying out 4 practical solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
The brief details how the federal government can lower housing costs & make the process fairer for families.
Our new polling shows Americans are cutting back on gifts & blaming Trump for sky-high prices on everything from toys to tech.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our new polling shows Americans are cutting back on gifts & blaming Trump for sky-high prices on everything from toys to tech.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Tariffs are adding to already-expensive bills. That’s not “America First.” That’s American families last.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org.
Behind the headline numbers are warning signs for workers: more people stuck in part-time jobs who want full-time work, rising unemployment claims, & small businesses holding back on hiring.
“Trump’s economy is stalling out & American workers are paying the price,” says @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
“Trump’s economy is stalling out & American workers are paying the price,” says @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Behind the headline numbers are warning signs for workers: more people stuck in part-time jobs who want full-time work, rising unemployment claims, & small businesses holding back on hiring.
“Trump’s economy is stalling out & American workers are paying the price,” says @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
“Trump’s economy is stalling out & American workers are paying the price,” says @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
Holiday shopping will be a major expense this year thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
“1 in 4 households live paycheck to paycheck, & many households spend 95% of their income on basic necessities,” says our Breyon Williams.
That’s tough to budget around when gift prices are up 26% this year.
“1 in 4 households live paycheck to paycheck, & many households spend 95% of their income on basic necessities,” says our Breyon Williams.
That’s tough to budget around when gift prices are up 26% this year.
December 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Holiday shopping will be a major expense this year thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
“1 in 4 households live paycheck to paycheck, & many households spend 95% of their income on basic necessities,” says our Breyon Williams.
That’s tough to budget around when gift prices are up 26% this year.
“1 in 4 households live paycheck to paycheck, & many households spend 95% of their income on basic necessities,” says our Breyon Williams.
That’s tough to budget around when gift prices are up 26% this year.
Our @lindsayowens.bsky.social joined the Rossen Reports to discuss how Instacart is running experiments on us to figure out how much they can charge us for groceries.
“This ain’t about discounts.”
“This ain’t about discounts.”
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Our @lindsayowens.bsky.social joined the Rossen Reports to discuss how Instacart is running experiments on us to figure out how much they can charge us for groceries.
“This ain’t about discounts.”
“This ain’t about discounts.”
😟 66% of Americans are stressed about holiday prices
🤏 37% say they plan to buy fewer items
🫵 +50% blame Trump’s economic policies
With food prices rising, this will be a bah humbug holiday season for millions of working families.
🔗: www.forbes.com/sites/errols...
🤏 37% say they plan to buy fewer items
🫵 +50% blame Trump’s economic policies
With food prices rising, this will be a bah humbug holiday season for millions of working families.
🔗: www.forbes.com/sites/errols...
December 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
😟 66% of Americans are stressed about holiday prices
🤏 37% say they plan to buy fewer items
🫵 +50% blame Trump’s economic policies
With food prices rising, this will be a bah humbug holiday season for millions of working families.
🔗: www.forbes.com/sites/errols...
🤏 37% say they plan to buy fewer items
🫵 +50% blame Trump’s economic policies
With food prices rising, this will be a bah humbug holiday season for millions of working families.
🔗: www.forbes.com/sites/errols...
If you’re interested in how dynamic pricing works and how corporations like Amazon use it to overcharge you, check out our pricing explainer.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/work/nickel-...
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/work/nickel-...
December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you’re interested in how dynamic pricing works and how corporations like Amazon use it to overcharge you, check out our pricing explainer.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/work/nickel-...
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/work/nickel-...
Trump’s trade war is hitting small businesses especially hard: more than 2,200 entrepreneurs and small firms have filed for bankruptcy this year, up 8% from last year,
“Trump’s economy is in free fall,” says our @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/consume...
“Trump’s economy is in free fall,” says our @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/consume...
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Trump’s trade war is hitting small businesses especially hard: more than 2,200 entrepreneurs and small firms have filed for bankruptcy this year, up 8% from last year,
“Trump’s economy is in free fall,” says our @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/consume...
“Trump’s economy is in free fall,” says our @alexsjacquez.bsky.social.
🔗: groundworkcollaborative.org/news/consume...
“Ooooh, this is infuriating.”
That’s the anchor on @6abc.bsky.social hearing how Instacart charges different people different prices for the same items - some as much as 23% more.
And that adds up fast. These pricing games can cost families about an extra $1,200 a year.
That’s the anchor on @6abc.bsky.social hearing how Instacart charges different people different prices for the same items - some as much as 23% more.
And that adds up fast. These pricing games can cost families about an extra $1,200 a year.
December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Ooooh, this is infuriating.”
That’s the anchor on @6abc.bsky.social hearing how Instacart charges different people different prices for the same items - some as much as 23% more.
And that adds up fast. These pricing games can cost families about an extra $1,200 a year.
That’s the anchor on @6abc.bsky.social hearing how Instacart charges different people different prices for the same items - some as much as 23% more.
And that adds up fast. These pricing games can cost families about an extra $1,200 a year.
Mika Brzezinski on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social was stunned by our shocking report on Instagram’s deceptive pricing experiments.
You will be too. Watch 📺
You will be too. Watch 📺
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Mika Brzezinski on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social was stunned by our shocking report on Instagram’s deceptive pricing experiments.
You will be too. Watch 📺
You will be too. Watch 📺
Trump’s economy is handing holiday shoppers a jingle bell shock this season.
Gift prices are up 26% this year - nearly 9x overall inflation.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org shows how Trump's economic policies are ruining the holiday season.
Gift prices are up 26% this year - nearly 9x overall inflation.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org shows how Trump's economic policies are ruining the holiday season.
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump’s economy is handing holiday shoppers a jingle bell shock this season.
Gift prices are up 26% this year - nearly 9x overall inflation.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org shows how Trump's economic policies are ruining the holiday season.
Gift prices are up 26% this year - nearly 9x overall inflation.
New analysis from us, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org shows how Trump's economic policies are ruining the holiday season.
"If you and I were standing in the checkout line with the exact same box of cereal, and we were charged different amounts, we would think it’s some kind of bad joke," our @lindsayowens.bsky.social told @usatoday.com.
But that’s exactly what Instacart is trying to pull on you.
But that’s exactly what Instacart is trying to pull on you.
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"If you and I were standing in the checkout line with the exact same box of cereal, and we were charged different amounts, we would think it’s some kind of bad joke," our @lindsayowens.bsky.social told @usatoday.com.
But that’s exactly what Instacart is trying to pull on you.
But that’s exactly what Instacart is trying to pull on you.
Our blockbuster study on Instacart’s pricing schemes made it to Good Morning America - and stunned the hosts into silence.
As Robin Roberts says: “I know we’re all floored… shocked about this. It doesn’t seem fair. We have to keep on top of this.”
As Robin Roberts says: “I know we’re all floored… shocked about this. It doesn’t seem fair. We have to keep on top of this.”
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our blockbuster study on Instacart’s pricing schemes made it to Good Morning America - and stunned the hosts into silence.
As Robin Roberts says: “I know we’re all floored… shocked about this. It doesn’t seem fair. We have to keep on top of this.”
As Robin Roberts says: “I know we’re all floored… shocked about this. It doesn’t seem fair. We have to keep on top of this.”
In collaboration with @consumerreports.org & @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, we found that Instacart’s experiments could cost families as much as $1,200 extra per year.
When the @nypost.com thinks you’re being shady, you know something’s not right.
When the @nypost.com thinks you’re being shady, you know something’s not right.
December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In collaboration with @consumerreports.org & @moreperfectunion.bsky.social, we found that Instacart’s experiments could cost families as much as $1,200 extra per year.
When the @nypost.com thinks you’re being shady, you know something’s not right.
When the @nypost.com thinks you’re being shady, you know something’s not right.
Instacart is running pricing experiments on us like we’re guinea pigs.
And these tricks aren’t in just one of two cases as our @lindsayowens.bsky.social breaks down for @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
“This was the lion’s share of shoppers for the lion’s share of items.”
And these tricks aren’t in just one of two cases as our @lindsayowens.bsky.social breaks down for @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
“This was the lion’s share of shoppers for the lion’s share of items.”
December 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Instacart is running pricing experiments on us like we’re guinea pigs.
And these tricks aren’t in just one of two cases as our @lindsayowens.bsky.social breaks down for @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
“This was the lion’s share of shoppers for the lion’s share of items.”
And these tricks aren’t in just one of two cases as our @lindsayowens.bsky.social breaks down for @moreperfectunion.bsky.social.
“This was the lion’s share of shoppers for the lion’s share of items.”
Our study, using over 400 volunteer shoppers, found that Instacart offered different prices to different shoppers on 74% of the grocery items tested.
December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Our study, using over 400 volunteer shoppers, found that Instacart offered different prices to different shoppers on 74% of the grocery items tested.