The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis
Nearly half of all renters can’t afford rent, and over half a million Americans are homeless on any given night. How did we get here?
May 24, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
It’s Time to Crack Down on the Toys ‘R’ Us Vulture Capitalists It’s Time to Crack Down on the Toys ‘R’ Us Vulture Capitalists
Wall Street fund barons profit as tens of thousands lose their livelihoods.
May 23, 2018 / Winnie Wong and Michael Kink
Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community
You can also call your representative in the House to demand they fight for net neutrality, and join the Poor People’s Campaign.
May 22, 2018 / NationAction
New York’s Taxi System Is Broken—Can This Workers’ Plan Fix It? New York’s Taxi System Is Broken—Can This Workers’ Plan Fix It?
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance wants to standardize pay, secure healthcare, and otherwise make cab driving a sustainable career.
May 22, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Ohio Is Hoarding Money Meant for Poor Families Ohio Is Hoarding Money Meant for Poor Families
Mayors wanted to use a portion of $570 million in unspent cash assistance to help their poorest residents pay water bills and buy diapers. The state said no.
May 21, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann
Trump’s Cruel Folly: Canceling TPS for Hondurans Will Fuel More Violence Trump’s Cruel Folly: Canceling TPS for Hondurans Will Fuel More Violence
For years the United States has helped perpetuate poverty and authoritarian rule in Honduras. Trump’s decision to end temporary protected status only compounds US complicity.
May 15, 2018 / Lauren Carasik
Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans
The administration is using the pretense of fiscal responsibility to slash programs for the poor and people of color.
May 15, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Child Labor in Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Fields The Child Labor in Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Fields
A global demand for tobacco is fueling this scourge.
May 15, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Get Ready for the Poor People’s Campaign Get Ready for the Poor People’s Campaign
A conversation with campaign co-chair Rev. Liz Theoharis about finishing what MLK started.
May 13, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann
How Unequal School Funding Punishes Poor Kids How Unequal School Funding Punishes Poor Kids
Our system for funding education is broken, and it’s hurting society’s most vulnerable.
May 11, 2018 / Michelle Chen