It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings
We need a series of hearings to hear from those who are “in the trenches” fighting poverty.
Jul 31, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head
Treating the choice of the next Federal Reserve chair as an election campaign will bring citizens into the debate and raise vital issues.
Jul 30, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers
Appointing Summers to head the Federal Reserve would only rub salt in the wounds of the disappearing middle class.
Jul 30, 2013 / Robert Scheer
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee asks Chairman Paul Ryan to allow Tianna Gaines-Turner—a Witness to Hunger—to testify at his hearing tomorrow.
Jul 30, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All
Antipoverty news items from around the country.
Jul 26, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral
“If it is enacted, this bill will lead to the demise of the Postal Service,” says postal workers union.
Jul 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’ Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’
Five national leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty offer their perspectives on the SNAP debate and what we need to do to fight back.
Jul 24, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies? Is This the Big Moment for Better Work/Family Balance Policies?
Politicians from President Obama to Republican leaders are introducing legislation aimed at fixing the challenge of balancing family and careers.
Jul 23, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine
Rightwingers are using Detroit's fiscal crisis—much like they did in New York in 1975—to undermine the social safety net.
Jul 22, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Mapping the Sequester’s Impact on Low-Income Housing Mapping the Sequester’s Impact on Low-Income Housing
Under the sequester, only one in four eligible families receives rental assistance vouchers—and waiting lists are growing.
Jul 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann