Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps
The move would kick 190,000 people out of the program, and it’s probably illegal.
Jun 24, 2016 / Alyssa Peterson and Jeremy Slevin
Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms
Education disparities start early.
Jun 24, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen
Political Elites’ Program of Austerity Set the Stage for Brexit Political Elites’ Program of Austerity Set the Stage for Brexit
Scapegoating immigrants for economic suffering is easier than confronting the politicians that crafted austerity policy.
Jun 24, 2016 / Dawn Foster
Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate
Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.
Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker
This Study of American Fascism, Published in 1990, Is Appallingly Relevant Today This Study of American Fascism, Published in 1990, Is Appallingly Relevant Today
Donald Trump and neo-Nazis exist along a racist continuum on which it is difficult to draw any lines.
Jun 23, 2016 / Elinor Langer
Nick Kristof Is Still Wrong About Welfare Reform Nick Kristof Is Still Wrong About Welfare Reform
Raising kids is hard work, and as a country we should acknowledge that.
Jun 23, 2016 / Katha Pollitt
Progressives Need to Stop Ignoring Rural Communities Progressives Need to Stop Ignoring Rural Communities
If your words and actions make sense to people and honor their experiences, they’ll get behind you. Even in the country.
Jun 22, 2016 / Anthony Flaccavento
VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes
The US is not doing its part to take in those refugees.
Jun 22, 2016 / Brave New Films
LeBron James Wins His Own Rumble in the Jungle LeBron James Wins His Own Rumble in the Jungle
Muhammad Ali staked his claim to the title of the Greatest when he beat George Foreman at the Rumble in the Jungle. LeBron James just gave us the sequel.
Jun 20, 2016 / Dave Zirin
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 / Bryce Covert