The GOP Is Ready for Tax Reform, but Tax Reform Is Hard The GOP Is Ready for Tax Reform, but Tax Reform Is Hard
Trump’s tax plan will face roadblocks from special interests, internal congressional differences, and just plain old math.
Dec 21, 2016 / David Dayen
Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy
Almost every legitimate function of the federal government could be subverted by Trump’s wrecking crew.
Dec 20, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again
21-year-old Anggie Godoy on her 15-day fast, her arrest, and what’s next for the Fight for $15.
Dec 19, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
Take the Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline to the Banks That Are Funding It Take the Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline to the Banks That Are Funding It
Demand that the banks backing the Dakota Access Pipeline support the sovereignty and rights of indigenous peoples and end their financing of the pipeline.
Dec 15, 2016 / NationAction
I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Dec 15, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance
Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.
Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Just How Bad Are Taxes for Business? Just How Bad Are Taxes for Business?
California has some of the highest taxes in the country. Kansas, some of the lowest. Which economy is better off?
Dec 12, 2016 / Robert B. Reich
Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem
ExxonMobil has been under SEC investigation since August.
Dec 12, 2016 / David Dayen
5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump 5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump
We must know what we want, not just what we’re against.
Dec 9, 2016 / Stephen Lerner and Maurice Weeks
What Happens to a Town When Amazon Moves In? What Happens to a Town When Amazon Moves In?
When local stores close up shop, workers lose out.
Dec 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen