People ask me how we got all that progressive work done in Washington. I tell think we did it because of the Economic Opportunity Institute - Gov Jay Inslee https://t.co/xmZkD03hFI
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Educational Opportunity
September 6, 2019
Stop Treating Black Kids Like Criminals
Educational disparities reflect American biases that perceive people of color as inherently dangerous
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“Schools must learn that when you come from poverty, you need more than financial aid to succeed.” https://t.co/xKXS3sZ0aH
A Fair Deal at Work
September 10, 2019
Sources of Inequality
The forces behind Washington's growing economic inequality
Blog Feed
Educational Opportunity
September 6, 2019
Stop Treating Black Kids Like Criminals
Educational disparities reflect American biases that perceive people of color as inherently dangerous
A Fair Deal at Work
September 2, 2019
It’s Time to Put the Labor Militancy Back in Labor Day
Washington is working to counter the Trump administration's anti-labor policies
Higher Education
August 22, 2019
Your Legislator May Not Understand How Much College Costs
Many paid 85 percent less for college than Millennials -- and state aid falls far short
Equal Pay
August 22, 2019
“Equal Pay Day” Masks Difficulties Black and Brown Women Face
Black women earned as much in the last 20 months as white men did in 2018.
A Fair Deal at Work
July 23, 2019
Young People Can’t Work Their Way Into Prosperity
We are duped into working too many hours for free, and this is allowed by law
Progressive Tax Reform
July 15, 2019
Appeals Court Rules Seattle Can Have Income Tax
Supreme Court Will Rule on Progressive Taxation
Research Feed
A Fair Deal at Work
Sources of Inequality
The forces behind Washington's growing economic inequality
A Fair Deal at Work
Washington’s Employment Picture
A look at the numbers shows room for improvement
State of Working Washington
Public Higher Education Tuition in Washington
State budget cuts have pushed the cost of college out of reach
A Fair Deal at Work
What’s Happening with Wages in Washington
Why most workers won’t be ready for the next (inevitable) recession