What Ten Years in Kenya Have Taught Me About the Perils of American Ignorance, ‘Aid,’ and Narcissism What Ten Years in Kenya Have Taught Me About the Perils of American Ignorance, ‘Aid,’ and Narcissism
Obama’s visit this summer will certainly be a big event, but Kenyans’ interests stretch well beyond the United States.
Jun 10, 2015 / Karen Rothmyer
Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15 Hillary Clinton and the New Politics of $15
This movement has made raising wages a big issue for 2016.
Jun 10, 2015 / John Nichols
The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough The Department of Education’s Debt-Forgiveness Plan Does Not Go Far Enough
The Corinthian strikers are asking for debt justice, not forgiveness.
Jun 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Obama Administration Is Expanding a Program to Fix Up Public Housing—Too Bad the Program Might Also Privatize It The Obama Administration Is Expanding a Program to Fix Up Public Housing—Too Bad the Program Might Also Privatize It
Is the Rental Assistance Development Program the best, flawed option for saving public housing—or a new attempt to dismantle it?
Jun 9, 2015 / Jake Blumgart
Michigan’s Attempt to Destroy Democracy and the Environment Michigan’s Attempt to Destroy Democracy and the Environment
The state’s form of austerity politics is a massive experiment in unraveling US democracy.
Jun 9, 2015 / Laura Gottesdiener and Eduardo Garcia
Here Are All the Reasons Walmart’s Business Is Not Sustainable Here Are All the Reasons Walmart’s Business Is Not Sustainable
Walmart's sustainability record is anything but ethical.
Jun 5, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Why Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Is One of Latin America’s Most Popular Leaders Why Ecuador’s Rafael Correa Is One of Latin America’s Most Popular Leaders
He played hardball with foreign creditors and stood up to Big Oil, using increased earnings to transform education and health.
Jun 4, 2015 / James North
2 Million Americans Petition Congress to Reject Fast Track 2 Million Americans Petition Congress to Reject Fast Track
Amid revelations about threats posed by secret trade deals, a broad coalition tells Congress to just say "no."
Jun 3, 2015 / John Nichols
If You’re Worried About the Trans-Pacific Partnership, You Need to Call Congress Today If You’re Worried About the Trans-Pacific Partnership, You Need to Call Congress Today
We have a real chance to stop a trade deal that threatens to be disastrous for the environment, jobs, and Internet freedom.
Jun 3, 2015 / NationAction
This School Successfully Sent Teen Mothers to College. So Why Was It Shut Down? This School Successfully Sent Teen Mothers to College. So Why Was It Shut Down?
Dozens of dedicated programs for pregnant and parenting teens have been shut down in recent years as teen pregnancy rates have plunged and cash-strapped cities and states have look...
Jun 3, 2015 / Erin Einhorn