The effects of increasing the minimum wage are murky at best. So why are Democrats pushing so hard for it?
BloombergOpinion
Even if Americans work one less day in the office after the pandemic, it will have wide-ranging consequences for what they buy and how they buy it.
No, the market is not the economy, but it’s sending important signals.
For all the talk of impeachment, Brazil’s president wields political clout that his opposition lacks.
Editorial Board
People act irrationally, and regulators can’t always stop them.
GameStop Isn't a History Lesson, It's a Syllabus
The trading frenzy surrounding the video-game retailer is a prism for a range of epochal issues.
Biden Is Pretty Popular, But Not Off the Charts
Presidential approval ratings tend to be high for new presidents. Trump was a glaring exception.
Teachers Make It Tough on Biden to Revive Unions
The refusal to reopen schools despite the proof that they’re safe will linger in the minds of parents — and voters.
Editorials
Michael R. Bloomberg
School Reopenings Are Biden’s First Big Test
There’s little risk of coronavirus transmission in classrooms. There’s immense risk for students stuck at home.
The Editors
China Should Let Covid-19 Investigators Do Their Work
Obstructing the inquiry into the pandemic’s origins isn’t in Beijing’s interests any more than the world’s.