Economy

Corn Cob Farming

Democrats Can Win Rural Voters by Taking on Big Agriculture Democrats Can Win Rural Voters by Taking on Big Agriculture

Identifying the corporate power that holds back farm communities could revive Democratic fortunes. 

Aug 16, 2017 / David Dayen

Fight Hate by Standing Up for Immigrants

Fight Hate by Standing Up for Immigrants Fight Hate by Standing Up for Immigrants

You can also join the campaign to remove Confederate monuments and learn more about the history of white-supremacy movements in the United States.

Aug 15, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Basic income robot

Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US? Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US?

The idea is simple: The government gives out enough money for people to live on—and they give it to everyone.

Aug 15, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Brenda Diaz-Castro, holds a sign during a candlelight vigil on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. The vigil was held for the victims of the violence in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday.

Here’s What You Can Do After Charlottesville Here’s What You Can Do After Charlottesville

Join the continuing fight against the hatred on display this weekend and too often throughout our nation’s history

Aug 14, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Bernie Sanders on Stage

Democrats Are Fighting Among Themselves, and That’s Okay Democrats Are Fighting Among Themselves, and That’s Okay

When parties are in the wilderness, they need a healthy debate about ideals. 

Aug 11, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Bangladesh garment factory

Why ‘Corporate Responsibility’ Campaigns Fail Why ‘Corporate Responsibility’ Campaigns Fail

Despite decades of outrage over sweatshops and slave labor, the problems in the global supply chains remain.

Aug 10, 2017 / Michelle Chen

DSA Convention in Chicago

At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces

And they can’t believe how popular democratic socialism has become.

Aug 9, 2017 / Jesse A. Myerson

Demonstrators walk amid tear gas fired by Bolivarian National Guards on the outskirts of Caracas, Venezuela on July 20, 2017.

Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War

The international left should do everything in its power to prevent it; we must support a negotiated solution.

Aug 9, 2017 / Editorial / Gabriel Hetland

To Find Alternatives to Capitalism, Think Small

To Find Alternatives to Capitalism, Think Small To Find Alternatives to Capitalism, Think Small

Why co-ops, regional currencies, and hackerspaces are pointing the way toward a new economic vision.

Aug 9, 2017 / Feature / David Bollier

Net Neutrality Protest

Demand That Congress Fight for Net Neutrality Demand That Congress Fight for Net Neutrality

You can also find events to pressure your members of Congress to fight on everything from the environment to taxes to immigration.

Aug 8, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

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