Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?
With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”
Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires
Whoever wins on November 6, progressive campaigns will continue to target the tiny elite that rules the country.
Oct 31, 2012 / The Editors
Against the Destruction of the World and the Climate by Greed Against the Destruction of the World and the Climate by Greed
It’s time to ditch the political euphemisms, and start calling lies, theft and greed by their true name.
Oct 29, 2012 / Rebecca Solnit
Greg Kaufmann: Poor Families Are Not Getting the Help They Need Greg Kaufmann: Poor Families Are Not Getting the Help They Need
Fewer families in poverty are receiving assistance today than they were before welfare reform.
Oct 4, 2012 / Press Room
The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity
The Inclusive Prosperity Tax would increase revenue for social services Americans need the most.
Sep 25, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent? Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent?
Romney should not be so dismissive of the tax-avoiding class. After all, he's one of them.
Sep 18, 2012 / John Nichols
Predistribution: A Big, New Idea Predistribution: A Big, New Idea
As the income gap widens, British Labour leaders say a “tax and spend” approach isn't enough.
Sep 17, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault! Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault!
Occupy activists are moving debt from the personal to the political.
Sep 13, 2012 / The Nation
Welcome to ‘Poverty Day’: The One Time of Year When America Cares About the Poor Welcome to ‘Poverty Day’: The One Time of Year When America Cares About the Poor
We need to stop looking at poverty as a separate phenomenon from the rest of the economy—an economy with a proliferation of low-wage jobs and a weak and inequitable recovery.
Sep 13, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Isn’t It Time to Go All William Jennings Bryan on Paul Ryan? Isn’t It Time to Go All William Jennings Bryan on Paul Ryan?
The Republican vice presidential nominee is part of an economic royalist cabal that has stalled action on farm and food legislation that’s essential to working farmers, rural...
Sep 11, 2012 / John Nichols