Income Inequality

Taraji P. Henson says “the math ain’t mathing” on pay equity in entertainment

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Taraji P. Henson says “the math ain’t mathing” on pay equity in entertainment

Actress Taraji P. Henson shared her frustrations about the persistent gender and racial pay gap in the entertainment industry while promoting her upcoming film, “The Color Purple.” In an interview this week on SiriusXM with Gayle King, the co-host of “CBS Mornings,” Henson, joined by co-star Danielle Brooks and director Blitz Bazawule, addressed rumors that she was … Read more

The economy’s long, hot, and uncertain summer — CBS News poll

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The economy’s long, hot, and uncertain summer — CBS News poll

Never mind the macro stats for the U.S. economy — Americans are hot, and very much still bothered by high prices, with recent reports about GDP growth, stock gains and a strong labor market apparently providing cold comfort. At least so far. Instead, most describe the economy as “uncertain,” along with calling it bad, and “struggling” … Read more