Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality
The former German chancellor still calls us to “ build a world in which sharing, justice, freedom and peace might prevail.”
Dec 18, 2013 / John Nichols
Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits
Thanks to Congress, it’s shaping up to be a bleak holiday season for 1.3 million unemployed Americans.
Dec 17, 2013 / NationAction
This Week in Poverty: Signing Off This Week in Poverty: Signing Off
After a two-year run, This Week in Poverty signs off.
Dec 13, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax
The author of "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" discovers the dark side of Internet fame.
Dec 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg
Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts? Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?
While Obama described his vision for an economy defined by mobility, Senator Debbie Stabenow cut a deal for at least another $8 billion in food stamp cuts.
Dec 6, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Americans Want a Great Big Increase in the Minimum Wage Americans Want a Great Big Increase in the Minimum Wage
Republicans and Democrats actually agree: “We can’t build a strong economy on jobs that pay so little that families can’t live on them.”
Dec 5, 2013 / John Nichols
On #GivingTuesday, Giving’s Never Been Easier or Cheaper for Global Corporations On #GivingTuesday, Giving’s Never Been Easier or Cheaper for Global Corporations
The massive corporations taking part in Giving Tuesday aren’t anonymous. They want positive pr, and for that they deserve serious scrutiny.
Nov 30, 2013 / Laura Flanders
Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families
Most benefits will run out before the end of the month--and some have already been cut.
Nov 27, 2013 / George Zornick
A Crowd-Sourced Escape From Poverty? A Crowd-Sourced Escape From Poverty?
An Internet fairy tale for the age of austerity: Linda Tirado’s essay about being poor and making bad decisions could catapult her into the middle-class.
Nov 25, 2013 / Michelle Goldberg
This Week in Poverty: Anti-Poverty Leaders Discuss the Need for a Shared Agenda This Week in Poverty: Anti-Poverty Leaders Discuss the Need for a Shared Agenda
Anti-poverty leaders discuss the need to move from just playing defense to working together to achieve a shared agenda.
Nov 25, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann