Economy

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’ Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

When public services get handed over to private corporations, poor Americans lose.

Oct 21, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Chris Wallace Debate

The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace

When it came to economic questions, the final debate was organized as an argument for austerity policies that fail everyone but the one percent.

Oct 21, 2016 / John Nichols

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt From Black Lives Matter to the Fight for $15: Why Americans Are in Revolt

Journalist Sarah Jaffe celebrates the social movements that are rocking the country.

Oct 21, 2016 / Editorial / Astra Taylor

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Letters From the November 7, 2016, Issue Letters From the November 7, 2016, Issue

Two hearts beat as one… Fever dreams… Sticking with Stein… And the prize goes to…

Oct 20, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers

Tim Cook Apple

Bad Apples Bad Apples

What will it take to end favorable tax treatment for multinationals?

Oct 20, 2016 / Editorial / Arthur Goldhammer

World Environment Day in El Salvador

El Salvador Ruling Offers a Reminder of Why the TPP Must Be Defeated El Salvador Ruling Offers a Reminder of Why the TPP Must Be Defeated

Obama is waging a full-court press to pass the unpopular trade treaty after the November elections.

Oct 19, 2016 / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh

Protest in Poland

The Kids Are Alright: A Legendary Feminist on Feminism’s Future The Kids Are Alright: A Legendary Feminist on Feminism’s Future

Ann Snitow on freedom, Ferrante, feminism abroad, and why none of us can go it alone.

Oct 18, 2016 / Sarah Leonard and Ann Snitow

Hillary Clinton and Steel Worker

What Hillary Clinton Has to Offer Ken Bone What Hillary Clinton Has to Offer Ken Bone

She has a real plan for coal country. Donald Trump has incoherent promises.

Oct 18, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Democracy Spring Protesters

It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories It’s Time for the Left to Claim a Few Victories

The country is shunning Trump, Hillary Clinton said “systemic racism,” and the Paris climate agreement goes into effect in three weeks.

Oct 17, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind

Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind Here’s the Trade Policy That Progressives Should Get Behind

Hint: It doesn’t involve building walls.

Oct 17, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

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