Economics

Seeing Appalachia Through the Eyes of Appalachians

Seeing Appalachia Through the Eyes of Appalachians Seeing Appalachia Through the Eyes of Appalachians

Several new media projects are re-envisioning a region long stereotyped as backward and ignorant.

Jun 25, 2016 / Photo Essay / Layne Amerikaner

Trump Speaks on Brexit

An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously

A progressive politics that addresses the fears of voters who have been battered by austerity, globalization, and deindustrialization is absolutely necessary.

Jun 24, 2016 / John Nichols

Brexit fallout

What Are the Risks of Brexit? What Are the Risks of Brexit?

Falling trade, global recession, growing nativism—but it’s possible to mitigate these risks, if we finally end austerity.

Jun 24, 2016 / Jeff Madrick

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote Disgust With Elites and Fear of Others Drove the Brexit Vote

I landed this morning in London, the capital of a nation that voted to turn its back on its neighbors.

Jun 24, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps

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

Pre-K Student

Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms

Education disparities start early.

Jun 24, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen

UKIP Demonstrators

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

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 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

Mom and child

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

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