OLIGARCH Act Seeks to Combat Extreme Wealth Inequality
"American oligarchs have used their wealth to accumulate an unprecedented level of political power, which they've used to amass even greater wealth. We must stop this cycle."
Policy
What Decades of Social Work Taught Me About Poverty
Not one person I’ve ever met wants to be poor, sick, disabled, struggling, or on the receiving end of public assistance programs.
Tax the Fat Cat Private Jet Class, Invest in Green Transit
Democrats introduce a bill to hike fuel taxes on private jets and invest the new revenue in public transportation.
Cultivating the Next Crop of America’s Farmers
America’s farmers are aging. To avoid a crisis, we need to lower the economic barriers of entry for young farmers.
While the Rich Sit On Massive Nest Eggs, Young People Struggle to Save for Retirement
Young workers already facing high rents and student debt will pay the biggest price for Social Security cuts. We can’t sit on the sidelines.
Getting Past Stars and Swipes Forever
In 1776, public-spirited patriots emerged from the ranks of America’s most privileged. Today’s richest offer up precious little of that public spirit. Why?
55 Years After the Launch of the Poor People’s Campaign, Taking Stock of Interlocking Injustices
New fact sheets by the Poor People’s Campaign and the Institute for Policy Studies reveal disturbing data on systemic racism, poverty and inequality, ecological devastation, and militarism in every U.S. state.
An Alternative to Social Security Cuts: Make CEOs Pay Their Fair Share
Let's raise the contribution cap, get rid of tax preferences for gilded CEO retirement accounts, and use the extra revenue to expand retirement benefits.
Protecting Safety Net Programs Means Protecting People From Poverty
Our social safety net is flawed but vital. Let’s work together to protect it from political attacks.