Spreading Feminism Far and Wide Spreading Feminism Far and Wide
Straight talk about essentialism, sexism, leaning in and speaking out.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Betsy Reed and Katha Pollitt
How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now
The case for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan does not actually require copious amounts of data on long-term educational outcomes.
Feb 12, 2014 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
How Bill de Blasio Changed the Conversation About Education How Bill de Blasio Changed the Conversation About Education
In the Bloomberg era, the woes of wealthy parents eclipsed those of everyone else. Now we’re talking about what most families are up against.
Dec 27, 2013 / Feature / Betsy Reed
Have You Ever Met ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán?—and Seven Other Questions for Anabel Hernández Have You Ever Met ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán?—and Seven Other Questions for Anabel Hernández
Braving the wrath of traffickers and government officials, Mexican journalist Anabel Hernández has exposed the corruption at the heart of the drug war. She talked to The Nation’s B...
Oct 23, 2013 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty What Obama’s Inaugural Address Got Wrong About Poverty
It makes no sense to suggest that a poor child could ever have “the same chance to succeed as anybody else.”
Jan 22, 2013 / Blog / Betsy Reed
The GOP’s Welfare Lie The GOP’s Welfare Lie
Let’s at least set the record straight.
Sep 5, 2012 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare
Let’s at least set the record straight.
Aug 30, 2012 / Blog / Betsy Reed
Newt vs. Mitt Newt vs. Mitt
How can it be that a party with nearly limitless financial resources has such paltry human resources?
Feb 1, 2012 / Editorial / Betsy Reed
Newt vs. Mitt Newt vs. Mitt
How can it be that a party with nearly limitless financial resources has such paltry human resources?
Jan 27, 2012 / Blog / Betsy Reed
Occupy the Safety Net Occupy the Safety Net
Republicans in Congress are quietly killing the provisions of Obama’s stimulus act that have kept millions out of poverty.
Dec 15, 2011 / Feature / Betsy Reed