Alan Minsky

Alan Minsky, the executive director of the Progressive Democrats of America, is also the producer of the The Nation's podcast Start Making Sense, with Jon Wiener.

The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty

The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty

For five debates, I’ve been waiting for just one question about American poverty. There have been zero.

Dec 19, 2019 / Alan Minsky

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez

Why Does the Democratic Party Refuse to Address Poverty? Why Does the Democratic Party Refuse to Address Poverty?

A DNC Poverty Council was formed by a new progressive member, but the staff has blocked it from functioning.

Feb 12, 2019 / Alan Minsky

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