Poverty

Protesters gather outside a Sen. Ted Cruz town hall meeting, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Austin, Texas.

Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good

This fight is far from over.

Jul 14, 2017 / NationAction

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

A debate over integration of a wealthy school in New York City shows that change is no easy task.

Jul 13, 2017 / StudentNation / Perpetual Baffour

Walmart in Mexico

Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies

A new survey alleges that the mega-retailer punishes workers for medical absences.

Jul 13, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Fight for 15 Rally

The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck

The populist temper of the time is rousing citizens across the country. Politics as usual won’t suffice anymore.

Jul 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow Cartoon

Wait, You Want Health Insurance Companies to Cover Sick People? Wait, You Want Health Insurance Companies to Cover Sick People?

But how’s that profitable?

Jul 11, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Jared Kushner White House

Does Jared Kushner Even Know Anything About the Countries He’s Supposed to Be Doing Diplomacy With? Does Jared Kushner Even Know Anything About the Countries He’s Supposed to Be Doing Diplomacy With?

Amy Wilentz on the most trusted man in the Trump White House.

Jul 7, 2017 / Jon Wiener

Take Action Now: Support Nonviolent Direct Action and Join the Fight for Net Neutrality

Take Action Now: Support Nonviolent Direct Action and Join the Fight for Net Neutrality Take Action Now: Support Nonviolent Direct Action and Join the Fight for Net Neutrality

Check out three meaningful actions you can take this week.

Jul 4, 2017 / NationAction

mcmansion

We Are the 99 Percent—Except for the Top 20 Percent of Us We Are the 99 Percent—Except for the Top 20 Percent of Us

In a new book, Richard V. Reeves argues that members of the upper middle class, not just the ultra-wealthy, are making our society profoundly unequal.

Jul 3, 2017 / Bryce Covert

Minimum wage

No, Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Is Not Hurting Workers No, Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Is Not Hurting Workers

Contrary to what one unrepresentative study found, the city’s workers are actually benefiting from the wage hike.

Jun 30, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Father and his child

The Truth About Immigrants and Public Benefits The Truth About Immigrants and Public Benefits

Immigrants are already not eligible for public benefits for five years after their arrival. So why did Trump act like they are?

Jun 29, 2017 / StudentNation / Julianne Hing

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