Life Happens. That’s Why We Need a Safety Net.
I went from casting movie stars to experiencing homelessness. Now I’m organizing my neighbors for a living wage and a better safety net.
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The Gilded Age Then, The Gildest Age Now
Our world’s deepest pockets are still buzzing about this year’s — this century’s — biggest bash yet.
Excessive Wealth Has Run Amok—This Must Stop
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It's time to change public policy to tackle it.
New Poll Shows Support for Charity Reform Across the Political Spectrum
There's surprising, cross-partisan consensus on the current state of charitable giving and the incentives our tax system provides to donors.
Can Brazil Convince the World To Tax Billionaire Wealth?
To confront climate change, Brazil is warning, we need to start confronting grand fortune.
We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness, and Prison
I spent 9 years in prison when what I really needed was mental health care. Now I organize poor and low-income people like me across to demand more from our system.
Billionaires Can’t Save American Journalism
The start of 2024 has been catastrophic for news outlets all over the country, even the ones owned by billionaires. What could an alternative look like?
Having a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Catastrophe
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
Do High Taxes on Our Rich Make Any Sense?
Serious tax rates, apologists for our wealthy claim, can’t work. The stats suggest otherwise.
The USPS Network Consolidation Plan: What’s at Stake for Southern Oregon
A postal facility in Medford is one of many across the country facing the transfer of processing functions to a regional hub hundreds of miles away.
Progressive Dreams for Public Transit
Car-centric infrastructure drives inequality. As voters and advocates, we have the power to shape transit’s future for the better.
Free Tax Filing: A Crucial Step Toward Unrigging Our Economy
Profit-driven tax preparation corporations like TurboTax are trying to undercut a new tool for filing taxes online that the IRS is launching in 12 states this spring.