How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library
Grassroots activists thwarted a costly and destructive renovation scheme—but the NYPL still lacks effective governance.
Sep 28, 2017 / Feature / Scott Sherman
Puerto Rico Needs Massive Emergency Aid Now—and an End to Austerity Puerto Rico Needs Massive Emergency Aid Now—and an End to Austerity
The island has become a target not only for rapacious vulture funds but also for exponents of Katrina-style “disaster capitalism.”
Sep 27, 2017 / Editorial / Ed Morales
This Is What a Socialist Looks Like This Is What a Socialist Looks Like
In a signature speech at the Labour Party conference, Jeremy Corbyn laid out an agenda to return power to the people.
Sep 27, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan
Why Should Your Credit History Cost You a Job? Why Should Your Credit History Cost You a Job?
In most states, an employer can require a credit report as part of your job application. Elizabeth Warren wants to stop that.
Sep 27, 2017 / Editorial / Michelle Chen
How Many Palm Beach Mansions Does a Wall Street Tycoon Need? How Many Palm Beach Mansions Does a Wall Street Tycoon Need?
As many as destroying America’s hometown newspapers can buy him.
Sep 27, 2017 / Feature / Julie Reynolds
Demand Immediate Aid for Puerto Rico Demand Immediate Aid for Puerto Rico
You can also register your friends and family to vote and march for racial justice.
Sep 26, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction
Democrats Must Stop Taking the Black Working Class for Granted Democrats Must Stop Taking the Black Working Class for Granted
A new report from Working America found that black Ohioans were suffering economically during the 2016 presidential election—but did not think a Democratic president would make a d...
Sep 26, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Red-State Governments Are Trying to Take Back Your Minimum-Wage Hike and LGBTQ Protections Red-State Governments Are Trying to Take Back Your Minimum-Wage Hike and LGBTQ Protections
But these cities won’t let them.
Sep 26, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum. LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum.
And his victim-blaming of Puerto Rico proves it.
Sep 26, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Is Running America Like It’s a Casino Donald Trump Is Running America Like It’s a Casino
Can’t imagine why that’s a problem.
Sep 25, 2017 / Nomi Prins