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Gridlocked: How Public Power Can Build the Grid of the Future and Lower Bills Now
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (1627+ words) After decades of deregulation and complacency, the time is ripe to embark on a grand national project to fundamentally rethink how energy is generated and distributed in the U. S. The United States is at a similar crossroads today. Faced with rising…...
One Year After Passage, Republican Tax Law is Just as Ugly for Working Families
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (128+ words) Groundwork analysis and new polling finds millions of working Americans with limited access to health care, food assistance while billionaires cash in thanks to Trump's signature package On the first anniversary of the passage of the Republican tax bill, working…...
Backyard Barbecue Blues: Many Fourth of July Favorites Up 20% This Summer
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (236+ words) As America celebrates its 250th birthday, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation finds families paying more for cookout and party supplies, cities cancel firework displays due to Trump's tariffs Even fireworks this year are turning out to be…...
Paid for by You: One Year of the Republican Tax Law
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (316+ words) One year after the passage of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), families across the country are still grappling with a cost of living crisis exacerbated by President Trump's economic agenda. With even more damaging provisions set to…...
Disappointment for Dad: Father's Day Gift Prices Skyrocket Nearly 20% Thanks to Trump's Economic Chaos
1+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) Groundwork Collaborative Disappointment for Dad: Father's Day Gift Prices Skyrocket Nearly 20% Thanks to Trump's Economic Chaos Popular grilling and grooming gifts up as much as 30% this year This Father's Day, many dads are getting the unwelcome gift of higher prices....
High Price Summer: Groundwork Analysis Finds Cookout Staples, Summer Travel and Staycations More Expensive As Temperatures Rise
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (322+ words) Groundwork Collaborative High Price Summer: Groundwork Analysis Finds Cookout Staples, Summer Travel and Staycations More Expensive As Temperatures Rise Corporate greed and Trump's war in Iran are robbing working families of their summer breaks, report finds Last week, Groundwork Collaborative…...
Big Oil Boasts About Iran War Windfall While Working Families Struggle to Fill Up Their Tanks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) As Trump's war in Iran drives up gas, grocery, and travel prices for Americans, oil executives are celebrating the $23 billion in windfall profits created by the crisis As President Trump's war with Iran strains working family budgets, Groundwork Collaborative today…...
As Summer Kicks Off, Memorial Day Staples Up 13% on Average and Travel Prices Soar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (338+ words) As Americans kick off the summer this Memorial Day weekend, Trump's mishandling of the economy will leave families paying much more to enjoy the warmer season. Every direction Americans turn they're seeing price hikes, whether they're filing up at the…...
Strong Majority of Americans Want Corporations to End Deceptive Surveillance Pricing Schemes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) Across party lines, nearly 80% of voters say it is unfair for companies to use personal data to set prices and demand a ban on the practice Since the start of 2026, at least 40 bills targeting personalized algorithmic pricing have been introduced…...
Extreme Heat is Killing America's Workers
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1224+ words) The evidence is unequivocal: strong, enforceable heat standards save lives. Yet, federal policymakers have failed to adequately protect workers and regulations in Washington remain stalled. Without a national standard, worker protection will continue to depend on geography, leaving millions exposed…...