Inequality

Hollande and Merkel

Will Europe’s Leaders Come to Their Senses About Greece? Will Europe’s Leaders Come to Their Senses About Greece?

The time is now for Europe’s leaders to understand that this crisis is not about accounting, but the continent’s future.

Jul 7, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Sanders: ‘I Applaud the People of Greece’

Bernie Sanders: ‘I Applaud the People of Greece’ Bernie Sanders: ‘I Applaud the People of Greece’

Bernie Sanders, Joe Stiglitz, and Dan Cantor on the necessity of voting “no” to austerity measures.

Jul 6, 2015 / John Nichols

Retail Worker

The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why. The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why.

The overworked and underpaid American workforce has something to celebrate.

Jul 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

UCLA

Why Philanthropy Won’t Solve the Higher-Ed Crisis Why Philanthropy Won’t Solve the Higher-Ed Crisis

Relying on the rich to make college affordable for poor students reinforces the system that created those inequalities in the first place.

Jul 2, 2015 / Feature / William Deresiewicz

Fast Food CEO Blames Low-Wage Workers for Poverty

Fast Food CEO Blames Low-Wage Workers for Poverty Fast Food CEO Blames Low-Wage Workers for Poverty

Andy Puzder neglects to mention that it’s the poverty wages his company pays its workers that force them to rely on the social safety net.

Jul 2, 2015 / Deepak Bhargava

Praful Bidwai

Remembering Praful Bidwai Remembering Praful Bidwai

Praful Bidwai used rigorous journalism to advance progressive change.

Jul 1, 2015 / Mark Kesselman

Nigeria, Sweden in 2015 Women's World Cup

African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup African Artistry and Anger at the Women’s World Cup

In a fashion both powerful and heartbreaking, the three African teams have left an indelible impression on the 2015 Women’s World Cup

Jul 1, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin

How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise

How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise How the Federal Reserve Could Help Give You a Raise

Economists are exploring ways the Federal Reserve might help close the gap on inequality.

Jun 30, 2015 / William Greider

There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave

There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave

Grassroots pressure turned what some considered a fringe issue into a political juggernaut.

Jun 30, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

As protesters camp out in Albany to demand better protections for renters, lawmakers cop out on their consituents with a lukewarm rent regulation agreement.

Jun 25, 2015 / Sarah Jaffe

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