Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers
Appointing Summers to head the Federal Reserve would only rub salt in the wounds of the disappearing middle class.
Jul 30, 2013 / Robert Scheer
[UPDATED] From #Nerdland to Congress? [UPDATED] From #Nerdland to Congress?
Congresswoman Barbara Lee asks Chairman Paul Ryan to allow Tianna Gaines-Turner—a Witness to Hunger—to testify at his hearing tomorrow.
Jul 30, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities
Today marks the beginning of the largest fast food walkout in US history.
Jul 29, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All
Antipoverty news items from around the country.
Jul 26, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral
“If it is enacted, this bill will lead to the demise of the Postal Service,” says postal workers union.
Jul 26, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack
Port truckers in New Jersey and California are working with the Teamsters to organize—and they’re winning.
Jul 25, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
No More Second Chances for Larry Summers No More Second Chances for Larry Summers
As the chances of Larry Summers being named Obama’s next chairman of the Federal Reserve increase, the media needs to question his previous statements—and women need to...
Jul 24, 2013 / Blog / William Greider
Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy
Congress is unwilling to act to fix the economy—so what can Obama do right now?
Jul 24, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’ Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’
Five national leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty offer their perspectives on the SNAP debate and what we need to do to fight back.
Jul 24, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today
Workers allege serious safety issues, and retaliation for exposing them.
Jul 24, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson