Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity
The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically.
Apr 6, 2013 / John Nichols
A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education
Wisconsin's state Superintendent of Public Instruction runs for reelection as a critic of Scott Walker's attacks on teacher unions, funding cuts and vouchers proposals...
Apr 1, 2013 / John Nichols
Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity
Britain's worst off are getting hit harder today than at the height of Thatcherism in 1983. The Tory's regressive "bedroom tax" only makes thing worse.
Apr 1, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Democracy vs. Dollarocracy Democracy vs. Dollarocracy
So long as austerity-mongers have their way, "democracy" is just a buzzword.
Mar 29, 2013 / Francis Reynolds
Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally Security Staff Barricade Chicago Board of Education in Anticipation of Mass Rally
As Chicago Public Schools plans mass school closings, its interests lie in public perception—not facilitating a space for students, parents and activists to defend their scho...
Mar 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office Congress Has a Constitutional Duty to Preserve and Promote the Post Office
USPS is being hit with a classic austerity model: politicians, influenced by corporations that fund campaigns and overrun Capitol Hill with lobbyists, undermine quality public...
Mar 22, 2013 / John Nichols
Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme
Democrats have an economic duty—and a political opportunity—to counter the House Budget with a robust growth agenda, which Americans favor across the spectrum.
Mar 21, 2013 / John Nichols
‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan
Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”
Mar 14, 2013 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s Bumper-Sticker-Slogan Budget Paul Ryan’s Bumper-Sticker-Slogan Budget
The Budget Committee chairman has produced a budget that only makes sense to the conservative base. And that’s fine by him.
Mar 12, 2013 / John Nichols
The Global Austerity Resistance Continues The Global Austerity Resistance Continues
Tens of thousands of austerity opponents took to the streets in Spain, Greece and Portugal this month.
Mar 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny