The End of the Line for the Raunchy Billionaire Who Set the Stage for Donald Trump
But who set the stage for that billionaire?
Wealth Concentration
Southern Workers Are Defying History
Successful union campaigns could raise wages, reduce poverty, and spread democracy in the former Confederacy.
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.
Until the River Runs Dry
Every year, wealthy donors divert more money into intermediaries, drying up the river of donations meant for working charities. We can change that.
The First Trillionaire: No Cause for Celebration
We’ll never, as a nation, take on the ultra-rich if millions of Americans identify with them.
The SNAP Expansion Helped Me Lead a Dignified Life on Disability — Now It’s Gone
Pandemic social programs were a life saver for me. Not only have they expired, but now conservatives want to shred what little is left.
The Post Office Can Bring People-Centered Public Banking to Every ZIP Code
The private banking industry either can’t or won’t do what needs to be done to stop preying on vulnerable people.
‘We Are Not Taxing the Very Wealthy Enough’: Runaway Inequality About to Get Worse
The United States' astronomical levels of economic inequality are poised to become further entrenched in the coming years.
Lights, Camera, Action: Why the Hollywood Writers Strike Matters
If you work for a living in this increasingly unfair economy — or just watch TV — you have a stake in the Hollywood writers strike.