Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America
The proposed legislation would cut 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions and create 240,000 jobs.
Nov 14, 2019 / Daniel Aldana Cohen and Julian Brave NoiseCat
This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive
Riding a wave of tenant victories across the country, People’s Action hopes its grassroots-led campaign will sway platforms for the 2020 election.
Nov 12, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant
Her win is a sweet victory for foes of big corporate money in politics—but it really was a struggle.
Nov 10, 2019 / John Nichols
Violence Is in the Air Violence Is in the Air
A new study shows that the rate of violent crime increases with the level of smog.
Nov 6, 2019 / Michelle Chen
The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot
As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.
Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols
The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin The San Francisco Establishment Is Desperate to Stop Chesa Boudin
Boudin’s insurgent campaign has enough momentum to send him to victory in the DA’s race. The mayor and police are determined not to let that happen.
Nov 4, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Where I Live You Can Break Your Neck Trying to Get Cell Service Where I Live You Can Break Your Neck Trying to Get Cell Service
And other tales from the Internet wilderness.
Nov 4, 2019 / All Politics Is Local / Karen Rothmyer
Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave
On November 5 voters can reject Trump and embrace criminal justice reform, rent control, and democracy in states and cities nationwide.
Nov 1, 2019 / John Nichols
How Staples Center Kicked LA Gentrification Into Overdrive How Staples Center Kicked LA Gentrification Into Overdrive
It was hailed as a turning point for a depressed downtown, but its construction helped start a wildfire of displacement.
Oct 31, 2019 / Jonny Coleman and Jacob Woocher
Colleges Should Not Have to Have Food Pantries Colleges Should Not Have to Have Food Pantries
With no federal assistance in sight, colleges are scrambling to fill the void with food pantries, loans, vouchers and other interventions. But the patchwork approach only goes so f...
Oct 30, 2019 / StudentNation / Bridget Huber