Ethical Economics

Dorothy Day

Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice

The pope reminds Congress of an American moral tradition that believes “in an economy based on human needs rather than on the profit motive.”

Sep 24, 2015 / John Nichols

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

What once seemed unexpected is no longer unthinkable.

Sep 22, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City

The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City

Once an activist, can Ada Colau make her vision a reality?

Sep 10, 2015 / Elia Gran

Classics of Catholic Economics

Classics of Catholic Economics Classics of Catholic Economics

In this issue, Nathan Schneider writes about Pope Francis’s economics. Here, he recommends five books of Catholic thought that display strikingly similar concerns to those of secul…

Sep 10, 2015 / Nathan Schneider

How Pope Francis Is Reviving Radical Catholic Economics

How Pope Francis Is Reviving Radical Catholic Economics How Pope Francis Is Reviving Radical Catholic Economics

Some Catholics have been quietly practicing them all along.

Sep 9, 2015 / Feature / Nathan Schneider

Grocery store

One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods One Novel Way to Bring Healthcare to Poor Neighborhoods

What if health services moved into places people already go?

Sep 4, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky

Walmart Just Instituted Its Own Assault-Weapons Ban

Walmart Just Instituted Its Own Assault-Weapons Ban Walmart Just Instituted Its Own Assault-Weapons Ban

The store is still the country’s biggest gun retailer, however.

Aug 27, 2015 / George Zornick

Goldman Sachs

Longer Hours, More Stress, No Extra Pay: It’s Not Just Amazon, It’s the Modern Workplace Longer Hours, More Stress, No Extra Pay: It’s Not Just Amazon, It’s the Modern Workplace

It may look like more and more workers are workaholics. In fact, they are just powerless.

Aug 26, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Homecare worker

Home Healthcare Workers Haven’t Qualified for Minimum Wage for 80 Years. Now They Do. Home Healthcare Workers Haven’t Qualified for Minimum Wage for 80 Years. Now They Do.

The workers caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens are finally receiving the recognition they deserve.

Aug 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Homeless man

There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It? There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It?

A story of why we need Housing First.

Aug 19, 2015 / James Abro

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