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EPI is an independent, nonprofit think tank that researches the impact of economic trends and policies on working people in the United States. EPI’s research helps policymakers, opinion leaders, advocates, journalists, and the public understand the bread-and-butter issues affecting ordinary Americans.

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Heidi Shierholz's 3-minute pitch to fix the affordability crisis

Heidi Shierholz's 3-minute pitch to fix the affordability crisis Economic Policy Institute

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Holding the Line: Building worker power in the states when federal labor laws are under attack

Holding the Line: Building worker power in the states when federal labor laws are under attack Economic Policy Institute

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Who’s Got the Power?: The Resurgence of American Unions: A conversation with Dave Kamper.

Who’s Got the Power?: The Resurgence of American Unions: A conversation with Dave Kamper. Economic Policy Institute

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2026 opportunities to expand paid leave policies across the South

2026 opportunities to expand paid leave policies across the South Economic Policy Institute

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What's missing from the affordability debate: A webinar from Economic Policy Institute

What's missing from the affordability debate: A webinar from Economic Policy Institute Economic Policy Institute

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Season's Greetings from the Economic Policy Institute

Season's Greetings from the Economic Policy Institute Economic Policy Institute

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Season's Greetings from the Economic Policy Institute

Season's Greetings from the Economic Policy Institute Economic Policy Institute

1.2K views - 1 year ago

Labor Unions & The Middle Class: A Conversation with EPI & the Department of Treasury

Labor Unions & The Middle Class: A Conversation with EPI & the Department of Treasury Economic Policy Institute

470 views - 2 years ago

What's Next: Worker-Centered Policy in the US and Global Economy

What's Next: Worker-Centered Policy in the US and Global Economy Economic Policy Institute

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EPI President Heidi Shierholz discusses inflation

EPI President Heidi Shierholz discusses inflation Economic Policy Institute

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EPI's Dave Kamper discusses SLFRF (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)

EPI's Dave Kamper discusses SLFRF (State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds) Economic Policy Institute

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What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Randi Weingarten

What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Randi Weingarten Economic Policy Institute

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What Matters Most for Student Success from Parents’ and Educators’ Perspectives: Heidi Shierholz

What Matters Most for Student Success from Parents’ and Educators’ Perspectives: Heidi Shierholz Economic Policy Institute

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What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Becky Pringle

What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Becky Pringle Economic Policy Institute

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What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Ailen Arreaza

What matters most for student success from parents’ and educators’ perspectives: Ailen Arreaza Economic Policy Institute

116 views - 3 years ago

The wild growth of CEO Pay: Five numbers to watch

The wild growth of CEO Pay: Five numbers to watch Economic Policy Institute

2.3K views - 3 years ago

Economics of Abortion: Discussion highlights

Economics of Abortion: Discussion highlights Economic Policy Institute

525 views - 3 years ago

The Black Agenda • State of Working America Podcast

The Black Agenda • State of Working America Podcast Economic Policy Institute

917 views - 3 years ago

How corporate interests and state lawmakers preempt economic justice in your town

How corporate interests and state lawmakers preempt economic justice in your town Economic Policy Institute

1.2K views - 4 years ago

Democracy, Race, & Justice: Writings of Sadie Alexander • State of Working America Podcast

Democracy, Race, & Justice: Writings of Sadie Alexander • State of Working America Podcast Economic Policy Institute

491 views - 4 years ago

The Whiteness of Wealth • Dorothy Brown • State of Working America Podcast

The Whiteness of Wealth • Dorothy Brown • State of Working America Podcast Economic Policy Institute

3K views - 4 years ago

Fact-checking the labor shortage hype • State of Working America Podcast

Fact-checking the labor shortage hype • State of Working America Podcast Economic Policy Institute

819 views - 4 years ago

We Must Stop Thinking the Way to Fix Racial Economic Disparities in the US is to fix Black People

We Must Stop Thinking the Way to Fix Racial Economic Disparities in the US is to fix Black People Economic Policy Institute

335 views - 4 years ago

We need new narratives around Black economic disadvantage, says EPI economist Kyle K. Moore

We need new narratives around Black economic disadvantage, says EPI economist Kyle K. Moore Economic Policy Institute

745 views - 4 years ago

7 Anti-Union Shenanigans the PRO Act Would Fix

7 Anti-Union Shenanigans the PRO Act Would Fix Economic Policy Institute

7.3K views - 4 years ago

Confronting Employer Power to Address Race and Gender Discrimination and Disparities

Confronting Employer Power to Address Race and Gender Discrimination and Disparities Economic Policy Institute

565 views - 4 years ago

Raise the minimum wage to $15

Raise the minimum wage to $15 Economic Policy Institute

1.9K views - 5 years ago

Amy Waters on Union Organizing in the South

Amy Waters on Union Organizing in the South Economic Policy Institute

976 views - 5 years ago

Jesse Hagopian on Social Justice Unionism

Jesse Hagopian on Social Justice Unionism Economic Policy Institute

450 views - 5 years ago

Why the coronavirus recession hit young workers so hard

Why the coronavirus recession hit young workers so hard Economic Policy Institute

5.6K views - 5 years ago

10 anti-worker wishes: How the Trump administration implemented corporations' top 10 wish list

10 anti-worker wishes: How the Trump administration implemented corporations' top 10 wish list Economic Policy Institute

6.5K views - 5 years ago

Many schools do not have enough resources to make sure students are safe

Many schools do not have enough resources to make sure students are safe Economic Policy Institute

590 views - 5 years ago

K-12 Education Has Faced Inadequate Funding for Decades

K-12 Education Has Faced Inadequate Funding for Decades Economic Policy Institute

108 views - 5 years ago

The consequences of a lack of education funding during the COVID-19 pandemic

The consequences of a lack of education funding during the COVID-19 pandemic Economic Policy Institute

232 views - 5 years ago

Policymakers prioritized open bars before giving resources to schools

Policymakers prioritized open bars before giving resources to schools Economic Policy Institute

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What role does policy play in perpetuating anti-Blackness?

What role does policy play in perpetuating anti-Blackness? Economic Policy Institute

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Why is it important to focus on Black women when discussing anti-Blackness?

Why is it important to focus on Black women when discussing anti-Blackness? Economic Policy Institute

289 views - 5 years ago

Why should we address anti-Blackness in our society, in our research, and in our advocacy?

Why should we address anti-Blackness in our society, in our research, and in our advocacy? Economic Policy Institute

477 views - 5 years ago

The importance of talking about Black people when discussing the economic, health impact of crises

The importance of talking about Black people when discussing the economic, health impact of crises Economic Policy Institute

216 views - 5 years ago

How can other women of color address anti-Blackness and support Black women?

How can other women of color address anti-Blackness and support Black women? Economic Policy Institute

219 views - 5 years ago

What is the importance of language when discussing systemic racism?

What is the importance of language when discussing systemic racism? Economic Policy Institute

289 views - 5 years ago

What does “anti-Blackness” mean, in terms of the current health, economic, and political crises?

What does “anti-Blackness” mean, in terms of the current health, economic, and political crises? Economic Policy Institute

345 views - 5 years ago

How important is it to specify what the aid would be used for?

How important is it to specify what the aid would be used for? Economic Policy Institute

232 views - 5 years ago

Why are states facing this crisis, and how much in aid is needed?

Why are states facing this crisis, and how much in aid is needed? Economic Policy Institute

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Should there be restrictions on how the aid is used?

Should there be restrictions on how the aid is used? Economic Policy Institute

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How much aid is needed?

How much aid is needed? Economic Policy Institute

181 views - 5 years ago

What if significant aid for states and local governments doesn’t materialize?

What if significant aid for states and local governments doesn’t materialize? Economic Policy Institute

147 views - 5 years ago

Why we still need the $600 unemployment benefit

Why we still need the $600 unemployment benefit Economic Policy Institute

2.4K views - 5 years ago

Urgent call for federal aid to state and local governments to mitigate COVID-19 economic fallout

Urgent call for federal aid to state and local governments to mitigate COVID-19 economic fallout Economic Policy Institute

587 views - 5 years ago

Fund EPI with just one click

Fund EPI with just one click Economic Policy Institute

197 views - 5 years ago

Ask an economist: Debt and deficits during the pandemic

Ask an economist: Debt and deficits during the pandemic Economic Policy Institute

1.4K views - 5 years ago

The Trump Administration is undermining pandemic worker protections

The Trump Administration is undermining pandemic worker protections Economic Policy Institute

346 views - 5 years ago

How domestic workers have been devastated by the coronavirus crisis

How domestic workers have been devastated by the coronavirus crisis Economic Policy Institute

1.2K views - 5 years ago

Why the unemployment rate understates the impact of coronavirus

Why the unemployment rate understates the impact of coronavirus Economic Policy Institute

3.1K views - 5 years ago

How the lack of paid sick leave will make coronavirus worse

How the lack of paid sick leave will make coronavirus worse Economic Policy Institute

1.8K views - 5 years ago

PREE Workshop: Contemporary Social Issues & the African American Experience

PREE Workshop: Contemporary Social Issues & the African American Experience Economic Policy Institute

982 views - 5 years ago

How Medicare for All would be good for jobs (and wages)

How Medicare for All would be good for jobs (and wages) Economic Policy Institute

5.3K views - 5 years ago

How lynchings affect black voting today

How lynchings affect black voting today Economic Policy Institute

16.9K views - 6 years ago

PREE Workshop: Building Effective Partnerships with Racial Justice-Focused Advocates and Activists

PREE Workshop: Building Effective Partnerships with Racial Justice-Focused Advocates and Activists Economic Policy Institute

715 views - 6 years ago

PREE Workshop: Contemporary Social Issues and the Asian American Experience in the United States

PREE Workshop: Contemporary Social Issues and the Asian American Experience in the United States Economic Policy Institute

875 views - 6 years ago