The Farmer Who Took on Corporate Globalization The Farmer Who Took on Corporate Globalization
Among the first challengers of the "free trade" fantasy were farmers, fisherfolk, peasants and indigenous peoples. John Kinsman was their comrade and champion.
Jan 27, 2014 / John Nichols
How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia
The recent chemical spill is the latest chapter in a very old story: total capitulation to industry by state officials.
Jan 24, 2014 / Omar Ghabra
Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC
The American Legislative Exchange Council is circulating a "Model Policy" resolution endorsing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Jan 24, 2014 / John Nichols
A Glimpse Into the Zapatista Movement, Two Decades Later A Glimpse Into the Zapatista Movement, Two Decades Later
Zapatista strongholds endure in the state of Chiapas, managing their own schools, banks, hospitals, arts collectives and system of government.
Jan 23, 2014 / Laura Gottesdiener
David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’ David Brooks Shows His Hand on ‘Inequality’
The conservative NYT columnist steers the conversation away from economics and toward “behavioral” terrain.
Jan 22, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman
MLK: ‘Our Struggle is for Genuine Equality, Which Means Economic Equality’ MLK: ‘Our Struggle is for Genuine Equality, Which Means Economic Equality’
Honor Dr. King by fighting for a minimum wage hike big enough to lift families out of poverty.
Jan 20, 2014 / John Nichols
Can House Democrats Really Support a Bill That Increases Hunger? Can House Democrats Really Support a Bill That Increases Hunger?
Early reports indicate that Congress may cut $9 billion from the federal food stamps program.
Jan 15, 2014 / George Zornick
The Zapatistas at Twenty The Zapatistas at Twenty
There are two tests of social change movements: endurance and regeneration. After two decades, Mexico's Zapatista movement can now say it passed both.
Jan 15, 2014 / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus
Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty
Republicans are once again promoting marriage as a solution to poverty. A comprehensive new report shows why it won't work.
Jan 15, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
The Battle Hymn of the War on Poverty The Battle Hymn of the War on Poverty
How the call to empathy helped mobilize a nation.
Jan 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Sasha Abramsky