Obama Was Not an Economic Radical. Trump Will Be. Obama Was Not an Economic Radical. Trump Will Be.
President Obama’s economic reforms were modest—but they’re definitely worth fighting for.
Dec 15, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert and Mike Konczal
Donald Trump’s Imaginary Inner Cities Donald Trump’s Imaginary Inner Cities
“Inner city” was always a loaded term, but today it makes no sense at all.
Nov 7, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind
Hint: It doesn’t involve building walls.
Oct 17, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Welfare Reform Failed—and if Elected, Hillary Clinton Is Obligated to Fix It Welfare Reform Failed—and if Elected, Hillary Clinton Is Obligated to Fix It
The 1996 bill has sunk Americans deeper into poverty.
Sep 26, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
These Policies Could Move America Toward a Universal Basic Income These Policies Could Move America Toward a Universal Basic Income
Small steps, big benefits.
Aug 1, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Elizabeth Warren’s Fight Against Payday Lenders Comes to the Post Office Elizabeth Warren’s Fight Against Payday Lenders Comes to the Post Office
We could save Americans millions with postal banking.
Jun 20, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Monopoly Power Is on the Rise in the US. Here’s How to Fix That. Monopoly Power Is on the Rise in the US. Here’s How to Fix That.
As industries become more concentrated, the state needs to step in to protect access, innovation, and fairness.
May 20, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home
Here’s how it works.
Apr 20, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages
The liberal agenda is huge in comparison.
Mar 24, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution Race Best Predicts Whether You Live Near Pollution
Environmental racism extends far beyond Flint.
Feb 18, 2016 / Editorial / Bryce Covert