Economic Policy

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the August 10/17, 2020, Issue Letters From the August 10/17, 2020, Issue

Demilitarize the police… The case for public banks… Wrestlemania… A perverse legacy… Spinning their wheels…

Jul 28, 2020 / Our Readers

Donald Trump

The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business

The administration’s in hot water with corporate America for draconian work visa policies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Investment in Child Care Can’t Wait until There’s a Coronavirus Vaccine

Investment in Child Care Can’t Wait until There’s a Coronavirus Vaccine Investment in Child Care Can’t Wait until There’s a Coronavirus Vaccine

Building a more inclusive economy demands long-term investment in child care and better pay for child care workers. 

Jul 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Federal officers

When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos When ‘Law and Order’ Means Maximum Chaos

As federal agents brutalize protesters in Portland, Trump threatens to unleash the same tactics across the country.

Jul 21, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Homeless encampment

This Pandemic Is Already Hitting the Homeless Hard. It’s About to Get Worse. This Pandemic Is Already Hitting the Homeless Hard. It’s About to Get Worse.

With as many as 23 million American renters facing eviction, homelessness will likely grow worse.

Jul 15, 2020 / Rajan Menon

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

America Is Headed Off a Cliff America Is Headed Off a Cliff

Buckle up!

Jul 14, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’

Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’ Republicans Lose Their Collective Mind Over Ilhan Omar’s Call to Dismantle ‘Systems of Oppression’

They’re really telling on themselves.

Jul 8, 2020 / John Nichols

Statue

This Is the Perfect Moment to Push for Reparations This Is the Perfect Moment to Push for Reparations

Congress ignored a bill to study the issue for 30 years. It’s time for African Americans to be paid what they are owed.

Jul 8, 2020 / Steve Phillips

China and Hong Kong Face Off

China and Hong Kong Face Off China and Hong Kong Face Off

Protests rage as China cracks down.

Jul 8, 2020 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

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