
Emily Stewart
Former Senior Correspondent
Latest articles by Emily Stewart


The president’s proposed tax plan matches much of what he campaigned on: rolling back tax cuts for the rich.


Democrats are doing a lot to help workers. They can — and should — go further.


What’s in President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package?


Student loan forgiveness just got a big political boost in the stimulus package.


Sen. Joe Manchin is a winner in the stimulus bill. Losers: deficit hawks, and people hoping for a $15 minimum wage.


The package includes funding for stimulus checks, vaccine distribution, and school reopenings.


Democrats haven’t given up on increasing the minimum wage just yet.


Stimulus checks and UI, but not a $15 minimum wage: the state of the House’s stimulus bill so far.


Democrats’ sweeping pandemic stimulus package now heads to the Senate.

Life was never easy for New York’s costumed performers. What happens when the tourists disappear?