State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids” State of the Union Challenge: Inequality Cannot Be Addressed by “NAFTA on Steroids”
The president is getting a lot right. But he cannot afford to muddle his message tonight.
Jan 28, 2014 / John Nichols
Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Obama Will Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
After months of progressive organizing, President Obama will increase wages for future federal contract workers.
Jan 28, 2014 / George Zornick
The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker
Conservatives want to see more marriages, but the government has a poor track record of getting people together.
Jan 28, 2014 / Bryce Covert
If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It? If Members of Congress Hear From Americans Living in Poverty, Will They Do Something About It?
Amy Treptow came to Washington to tell her story of climbing out of poverty. Some elected officials were more interested than others.
Jan 27, 2014 / Greg Kaufmann
Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union Four Things Obama Should Say About Inequality in the State of the Union
Will Obama's State of the Union address be too lackluster to make a difference?
Jan 27, 2014 / George Zornick
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address Katrina vanden Heuvel: Predictions for Obama’s State of the Union Address
Will Obama move the conversation on inequality forward?
Jan 27, 2014 / Press Room
Michelle Goldberg: Marriage Does Not Alleviate Poverty Michelle Goldberg: Marriage Does Not Alleviate Poverty
Appearing on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry show, Goldberg argues against the GOP's claims that marriage is the best tool to eliminate poverty.
Jan 27, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Tell President Obama to Give Federal Contract Workers a Raise Tell President Obama to Give Federal Contract Workers a Raise
While raising the minimum wage for all workers requires the cooperation of Congress, President Obama can unilaterally raise the wages of federal contract workers.
Jan 27, 2014 / NationAction
No, Ross Douthat, Restricting Abortion Won’t Shore Up Marriage No, Ross Douthat, Restricting Abortion Won’t Shore Up Marriage
The conservative Times columnist thinks liberals should agree to restrict abortion in order to fight family inequality. He’s wrong—and he probably knows it.
Jan 27, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High? Can de Blasio Make the Rent Less Damn High?
With just a few appointments to a key board, de Blasio could take a step toward lower rents for New Yorkers.
Jan 27, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy