Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences. Welfare Was ‘Reformed’ 20 Years Ago This Week. I’ve Suffered the Consequences.
And now, House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to build on that disastrous legacy.
Aug 26, 2016 / Stephanie Land
The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics? The United States Has an Emergency Fund for Natural Disasters. Why Not for Pandemics?
Zika is spreading in Florida, and Congress still hasn’t released money for a response.
Aug 25, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem. Voters Are Ready to Punish Pro-Gun Politicians. There’s Just One Problem.
Voters don’t seem to know where key senators actually stand on background checks.
Aug 18, 2016 / George Zornick
Is Brand New Congress the Future of Progressive Politics? Is Brand New Congress the Future of Progressive Politics?
The goal is audacious: harness the enthusiasm and fund-raising muscle of the Sanders campaign to elect an entirely new Congress committed to the same platform.
Aug 11, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens
We have an opportunity to finally rein in the big banks.
Aug 8, 2016 / NationAction
Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other
Ryan legitimized Trump, and now he’s getting what he deserves.
Aug 5, 2016 / John Nichols
The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy
While traditional political giving has not gone away, a new source of influence is emerging.
Aug 5, 2016 / David Callahan
Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016 Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016
She was one of the first congressional candidates this year to earn an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.
Aug 3, 2016 / John Nichols
Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too
Temp employees often have a hard time figuring out who their real boss is. A new NLRB ruling takes the guesswork out of that conundrum.
Jul 27, 2016 / Michelle Chen
The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II
The world may be in turmoil, but the American arms industry is cashing in.
Jul 26, 2016 / William D. Hartung