The Politics Around Welfare Show Why the Poor Need a Real Break, Not Just a Tax Break The Politics Around Welfare Show Why the Poor Need a Real Break, Not Just a Tax Break
Whatever setback they’ve encountered, poor people don’t need more “incentives” to lift themselves out of poverty.
Apr 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Do You Know Where Your Government Uniform Was Made? Do You Know Where Your Government Uniform Was Made?
Despite some laudatory local and state efforts, taxpayer dollars are still being used to purchase clothes made in sweatshops.
Apr 9, 2014 / Sharon Kelly
Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents? Why Is California Penalizing Poor Women for Wanting to Be Parents?
California is known for protecting a woman’s right to choose. Will this be the year the state extends that same right to poor women?
Apr 8, 2014 / Dani McClain
Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats
She's teaching her party how to take the events of a moment and weave them into a narrative that addresses the fundamental challenges facing the country.
Apr 8, 2014 / John Nichols
11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits 11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits
Why don't Republicans want to extend long-term jobless aid? Actually, it's hard to tell.
Apr 8, 2014 / George Zornick
Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio
And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.
Apr 8, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Will the IMF Bailout Turn Ukraine Into Another Greece? Will the IMF Bailout Turn Ukraine Into Another Greece?
Ordinary people will be the undisputed losers in the International Monetary Fund’s loan deal with Ukraine.
Apr 7, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Will America Once More Turn Its Back on Civil Rights? Will America Once More Turn Its Back on Civil Rights?
States are cutting back voting days, repealing same-day registration and creating strict voter identification requirements.
Apr 3, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How the Unemployment Relief Bill Might Weaken Your Pension How the Unemployment Relief Bill Might Weaken Your Pension
Only one year removed from a pension-funding crisis, companies are getting a pass.
Apr 3, 2014 / George Zornick
How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis
And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.
Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick