Inequality

It’s Groundhog Day in Washington, With Trump Peddling the Same Old Reaganite Snake Oil

It’s Groundhog Day in Washington, With Trump Peddling the Same Old Reaganite Snake Oil It’s Groundhog Day in Washington, With Trump Peddling the Same Old Reaganite Snake Oil

Tax cuts for the wealthy didn’t increase government revenue then, and they’re not going to now. It’s mourning again in America.

Apr 28, 2017 / William Greider

Black Butte Coal Mine

Saving Coal Country by Ending Coal’s Empire Saving Coal Country by Ending Coal’s Empire

A Kentucky coalition has plans to make Appalachia’s transition from fossil fuels a boon for local empowerment.

Apr 27, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Bill Cassidy

The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government The People Have Spoken: They Want More Government

So let’s give it to them, by building a high-wage economy that protects workers, not banks and corporations.

Apr 26, 2017 / Jeff Madrick

It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed?

It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed? It Has Been Four Years Since the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse—How Much Has Changed?

Bangladesh’s textile workers still struggle for fair pay, safe working conditions, and, most importantly, a voice on the job.

Apr 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Cooperation Jackson

Meet the Radical Workers’ Cooperative Growing in the Heart of the Deep South Meet the Radical Workers’ Cooperative Growing in the Heart of the Deep South

Cooperation Jackson is trying to build an alternative economy for the city’s majority-black residents.

Apr 24, 2017 / P.E. Moskowitz

New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds

New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds New York City’s Mayor Proposes Free Universal Preschool for 3-Year-Olds

With “3-K for All in NYC,” Bill de Blasio is ramping up the fight against educational inequality.

Apr 24, 2017 / StudentNation / Jarrett Murphy

President Donald Trump

Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses

Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable workers is about to get significantly harder—and that’s bad for all workers.

Apr 24, 2017 / Terri Gerstein

As We Approach the Peoples Climate March, Here Are Six Ways to Fight to Save the Planet

As We Approach the Peoples Climate March, Here Are Six Ways to Fight to Save the Planet As We Approach the Peoples Climate March, Here Are Six Ways to Fight to Save the Planet

The stakes are higher than ever before.

Apr 21, 2017 / Brandon Jordan

Trumpcare Protest

The GOP’s Attacks on the Poor Are About to Get Stealthier The GOP’s Attacks on the Poor Are About to Get Stealthier

Are we ready?

Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over

Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over Trump’s ‘Extreme’ Budget Is Just Paul Ryan’s Old Bad Plan With a Comb-Over

Ryan avoided naming the popular programs that both politicians would cut.

Apr 20, 2017 / Bryce Covert

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