It’s in the Best Interest of the Rich to Help Reverse Extreme Inequality It’s in the Best Interest of the Rich to Help Reverse Extreme Inequality
All of humanity is now wound together, our fate linked to our ability to respond to a planetary challenge bigger than anything we’ve faced before.
Sep 27, 2016 / Chuck Collins
Exclusive: Zach Galifianakis Wants You to Know How Bad Gerrymandering Has Gotten Exclusive: Zach Galifianakis Wants You to Know How Bad Gerrymandering Has Gotten
The new documentary series America Divided shines a light on voter restrictions, the housing crisis, and other symptoms of our unequal society.
Sep 20, 2016 / The Nation
Another Free-Trade Deal Bites the Dust Another Free-Trade Deal Bites the Dust
Negotiations surrounding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership have been indefinitely suspended.
Sep 16, 2016 / Michelle Chen
In Ohio, Trump Rallies the Deplorables In Ohio, Trump Rallies the Deplorables
For months, Trump has tried to define the campaign as a culture war against elites. Thanks to Clinton’s remarks, that effort has suddenly acquired a patina of plausibility.
Sep 15, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Federal Poverty Line Is Too Damn Low The Federal Poverty Line Is Too Damn Low
New data on poverty is encouraging, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Sep 14, 2016 / Shawn Fremstad
We, the People Versus We, the Wealthy We, the People Versus We, the Wealthy
How did the United States become the land of the unequal—and how do we find our way back?
Sep 12, 2016 / Bill Moyers
A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry
Fourteen percent of households are classified as “food insecure.” That has to change.
Sep 9, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class
For the ride-share company, teacher/drivers are both a marketing coup and an exploitable labor force.
Sep 7, 2016 / Feature / Alissa Quart
Can the Democrats Win Back White Working-Class Voters? Can the Democrats Win Back White Working-Class Voters?
Maybe—but first we need to understand why they left the party.
Sep 6, 2016 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses
Congress says it can’t fund a Zika response, but has found millions of dollars to reward CEO compensation.
Sep 1, 2016 / George Zornick