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June 21, 2022
Why the Poor People’s Campaign 2022 Matters
On the nonviolent struggle to end poverty, racism, militarism and planetary crisis.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
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April 18, 2022
“The Great Resignation” Is a Great Exaggeration
Workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers, but it’s not a turning point for labor power.
Ann Larson
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March 2, 2022
“Culture of Poverty” Is a Made-Up Concept
And yet Joe Manchin is attempting to reanimate its long-discredited corpse.
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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November 12, 2021
We Abandon Low-Income Voters at Our Peril
The survival struggles of the poor and dispossessed have long been both a spark for social, political, and economic change in this country.
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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September 17, 2021
We Are on the Precipice of a Housing Disaster
The average household debt burden has only grown during the pandemic—where is the legislative action?
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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GET UNLIMITED DIGITAL ACCESS FOR LESS THAN $3 A MONTH!
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August 31, 2021
America Can Afford Biden’s Investments at Home. Look at How Much It Spent on Wars.
It is not enough—but it’s a start.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
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February 18, 2021
Freedom From Poverty Should Be a Human Right
Human rights mean little if millions of people still lack a home, food, or way to make a living.
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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November 19, 2020
We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1
The 2020 election saw more rich people vote for Trump then four years ago, while Joe Biden attracted more poor and low-income voters.
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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July 8, 2020
This Is the Perfect Moment to Push for Reparations
Congress ignored a bill to study the issue for 30 years. It’s time for African Americans to be paid what they are owed.
Steve Phillips
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April 12, 2020
A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus
A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”
John Nichols