Economy

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages? Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves.

Jul 31, 2013 / Feature / E. Tammy Kim

Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics

Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics

Obama’s better bargain is a disturbing snapshot of a skewed political system.

Jul 31, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform? Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Showdowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond have turned out parents and teachers in droves—and revealed how out of touch education reformers really are.

Jul 31, 2013 / Editorial / Amy B. Dean

Fed Up With Larry Summers

Fed Up With Larry Summers Fed Up With Larry Summers

His appointment as next chair of the Federal Reserve would be a clear sign that narrow financial interests are still in charge of the Democratic Party.

Jul 31, 2013 / Editorial / William Greider

It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings

It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings It’s Time for ‘Poverty in the Trenches’ Hearings

We need a series of hearings to hear from those who are “in the trenches” fighting poverty.

Jul 31, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head

In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head In an Economic Democracy, Stiglitz and Reich Would Be Contenders for Fed Head

Treating the choice of the next Federal Reserve chair as an election campaign will bring citizens into the debate and raise vital issues.

Jul 30, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama: Just Say No to Larry Summers

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? [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 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 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

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