Economic Policy

Trump supporters

A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism

It will be a political and moral imperative for Democrats to start paying attention to many of Trump’s supporters and working to advance an inclusive populism that gives them ...

Oct 25, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’ Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

When public services get handed over to private corporations, poor Americans lose.

Oct 21, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Chris Wallace Debate

The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace

When it came to economic questions, the final debate was organized as an argument for austerity policies that fail everyone but the one percent.

Oct 21, 2016 / John Nichols

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

Journalist Sarah Jaffe celebrates the social movements that are rocking the country.

Oct 21, 2016 / Q&A / Astra Taylor

Tim Cook Apple

Bad Apples Bad Apples

What will it take to end favorable tax treatment for multinationals?

Oct 20, 2016 / Arthur Goldhammer

Clinton in California

Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch

Poor families stand to gain a lot—if they earn formal wages.

Oct 14, 2016 / Monica Potts

Hillary Clinton at a factory

3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree 3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree

Does she really believe we’re “stronger together”? Here’s how she can prove it.

Oct 13, 2016 / Thomas Geoghegan

The American Social Safety Net Does Not Exist

The American Social Safety Net Does Not Exist The American Social Safety Net Does Not Exist

After welfare reform, poor people were supposed to be able to find work. Not all of them could—and then the jobs disappeared.

Oct 13, 2016 / Feature / Monica Potts

TPP protest

Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time

Fierce battles over trade, labor rights, and executive compensation will determine whether we can really narrow the gap.

Oct 12, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Think the US Is the Foremost Global Superpower? Think Again Think the US Is the Foremost Global Superpower? Think Again

Welcome to a multipolar world.

Oct 11, 2016 / Dilip Hiro

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