Jobs & Economy
6 explainers on the debates that make up this issue. Each shows the neutral facts first, then the strongest case on each side, with every claim sourced.
- Minimum WageRead →
The minimum wage is the lowest pay most workers can legally get for one hour of work.
- Gig Work & Worker ClassificationRead →
This is the fight over whether app drivers for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are employees with full job rights, or independent contractors who run their own small business.
- Tariffs & TradeRead →
A tariff is a tax on goods from other countries. The U.S. government charges it at the border.
- Labor Unions & Right-to-WorkRead →
A labor union is a group of workers who bargain with their boss as one team. A "right-to-work" law says no worker can be forced to pay a union to keep a job.
- Universal Basic IncomeRead →
Universal basic income is a plan to give people regular cash payments, with no work required and no rules on how to spend it.
- Paid Family LeaveRead →
Paid family leave lets workers get part of their pay while they take time off to care for a new baby or a seriously ill family member.
Every explainer is reviewed by a person before it goes live. We summarize what each side argues; we never tell you how to vote.