Economics

Portrait of Shahidul Alam

Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’ Free Shahidul Alam, the Photographer of the ‘Majority World’

The acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, activist, and mentor remains in jail after speaking out against the government.

Aug 24, 2018 / Maia Hibbett

Donald Trump withdraws from TPP

Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever Donald Trump Makes the United States More Dispensable Than Ever

The president who coined “the art of the deal” has drastically reduced his country’s value globally.

Aug 23, 2018 / Dilip Hiro

Pampers Diapers

Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers

Aid programs fall short in a country where a third of families suffer “diaper need.”

Aug 22, 2018 / Bryce Covert

There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen

There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen There’s an Easy Way to Create Affordable Housing—We Just Need to Make it Happen

This fall, California will vote on an initiative that could reshape the state’s housing market.

Aug 22, 2018 / Brave New Films

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

UnAmerican Banking

Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship? Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?

Lenders discriminate against immigrants—and often, it’s perfectly legal.

Aug 20, 2018 / Susie Cagle

A Time Warner Cable service technician works on cable service from a van parked on the Upper West side of the Manhattan borough of New York City

New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All

“Dead skunks on the highway” are more popular than cable companies, so why not replace them with something better?

Aug 20, 2018 / Teke Wiggin

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

Residents of three buildings in Central Los Angeles are refusing to pay rent until their landlord agrees to fair rent increases.

Aug 20, 2018 / Armando Aparicio and David Zlutnick

Southerners on New Ground

The Next Generation of Southern Organizing The Next Generation of Southern Organizing

By providing a playbook for young organizers, Southerners on New Ground encourages college students not simply to stay involved, but to see themselves as leaders in the fight for a...

Aug 17, 2018 / StudentNation / Robin Happel

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