Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children

One in five American children live in poverty, even as pundits tout employment highs.

Rajan Menon

How Can I Help My Mom’s Domestic Worker Get a Dignified Retirement?

Another reader asks, “Why haven’t we gotten past restrictive gender roles around child care and socializing?”

Liza Featherstone

School Lunches of the Future

Jen Sorensen

Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families

The Bennet-Romney proposal includes a child allowance, which would reduce childhood poverty as well as benefit those further up the income ladder.

Mike Konczal

A New Mom Asks, ‘When Does It Get Better?’

Another reader inquires about WhatsApp etiquette.

Liza Featherstone

A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving

Your tax dollars end up doing a lot of harm. Here’s a way to offset the damage.

Katha Pollitt

Our Children Will Be Casualties of Trump’s Presidency

This administration is jeopardizing their future by rolling back environmental policies and slashing education budgets.

Frida Berrigan

Letters From the September 9-16, 2019 Issue

There is no debate… (Re)imagined communities… Facing fear (and indifference)…

Our Readers

It’s About Time for New York’s Child Victims Act

When it comes to extending the statute of limitations for survivors of abuse, late is better than never.

Katha Pollitt

My Black Mentee Is Embarrassed by My Whiteness. What Should I Do?

Another reader asks, “How can I gain my girlfriend’s respect?”

Liza Featherstone