Poverty

The Far Right Has Already Had an Impact on Sweden’s Elections

The Far Right Has Already Had an Impact on Sweden’s Elections The Far Right Has Already Had an Impact on Sweden’s Elections

With voting on September 11, the country’s center parties still have the power to freeze out the far-right Sweden Democrats. But will they use it?

Sep 8, 2022 / Linda Mannheim

Jim Crow Infrastructure and the Jackson, Miss., “Water Crisis”

Jim Crow Infrastructure and the Jackson, Miss., “Water Crisis” Jim Crow Infrastructure and the Jackson, Miss., “Water Crisis”

To understand why more rain means less drinking water in Mississippi’s capital, you need to look to the state’s racist past—and the present malign neglect of its Black citizens.

Sep 6, 2022 / Makani Themba

Queen Elizabeth shakes hands with newly elected leader of the Conservative party Liz Truss in an opulent room in Balmoral Castle.

Meet Liz Truss, Britain’s New Conservative Prime Minister Meet Liz Truss, Britain’s New Conservative Prime Minister

With the Labour Party tacking toward the center, the role of actually opposing this new Thatcher wannabe has fallen on an increasingly militant, confident, articulate, and strategi...

Sep 6, 2022 / Gary Younge

A skeleton worker with a tie on lays its head on the computer, exhausted.

The Alternative to Working Ourselves to Death The Alternative to Working Ourselves to Death

Investments in better jobs today mean better retirements tomorrow.

Sep 5, 2022 / Beth C. Truesdale and Lisa F. Berkman

Senator Joe Manchin departs the Capitol as the Senate breaks for the Memorial Day recess.

Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act

In an impassioned call to allies in the national climate movement, a community organizer explains: “We in Appalachia are done with being a sacrifice zone.”

Sep 1, 2022 / Crystal Mello

The ACLU Fights for Minneapolis

The ACLU Fights for Minneapolis The ACLU Fights for Minneapolis

Though international attention has waned, the battle over policing here still rages. Several lawsuits by the ACLU cut to the heart of what's at stake.

Aug 31, 2022 / Alyssa Oursler

Four student loan borrowers stage a rally holding signs in front of The White House to celebrate President Biden’s canceling student debt

Biden’s Debt Relief Is Actually a Victory for Left Organizing Biden’s Debt Relief Is Actually a Victory for Left Organizing

The former “senator from MBNA” didn’t deliver student debt relief out of the goodness of his heart—but in response to a long, well-organized campaign.

Aug 29, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Rationing of Medical Equipment Is Costing Disabled People Their Lives

Rationing of Medical Equipment Is Costing Disabled People Their Lives Rationing of Medical Equipment Is Costing Disabled People Their Lives

With the government refusing to make medicine and medical equipment accessible, sick, and disabled people have to rely on each other for support. 

Aug 26, 2022 / First Person / Nolan Trowe

Howard Zinn speaking

Howard Zinn at 100: Remembering “The People’s Historian” Howard Zinn at 100: Remembering “The People’s Historian”

Zinn made no pretense of neutrality. He believed that “in a world of conflict,” it was the historian’s job to advocate for the oppressed.

Aug 24, 2022 / Robert Cohen and Sonia Murrow

How to Kill a Rural Hospital

How to Kill a Rural Hospital How to Kill a Rural Hospital

In Gallup, New Mexico, doctors and community members are rallying to save Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital.

Aug 23, 2022 / Feature / Cecilia Nowell

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