Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19 Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19
This crisis shows us how an economy oriented around the whims of the rich leaves death and destruction in its wake.
Apr 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care
A smoothly functioning economy is one in which people who want to work are able to do so.
Apr 17, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is prepared to lead the way, with an innovative remote hearing on fighting mass unemployment.
Apr 17, 2020 / John Nichols
These Students Took Care of Each Other When Their Universities Didn’t These Students Took Care of Each Other When Their Universities Didn’t
When their universities failed to provide support during the early chaos of the coronavirus outbreak, students launched mutual aid efforts across the country to share resources and...
Apr 13, 2020 / no-paywall / Abdullah Shihipar
A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus
A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”
Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols
Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.
Apr 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Nawal Arjini
Bailouts Are Coming. Here’s How to Make Them Fair. Bailouts Are Coming. Here’s How to Make Them Fair.
If we are going to make taxpayers bail out big business, we need to insist that they keep workers on payroll—and pay them fairly.
Mar 26, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert for The Nation
Thomas Piketty: Confronting Our Long History of Massive Inequality Thomas Piketty: Confronting Our Long History of Massive Inequality
We talked to the French economist about his new book Capital and Ideology, his thoughts on Covid-19, and more.
Mar 26, 2020 / Editorial / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
Covid-19: A Best Case Scenario Covid-19: A Best Case Scenario
Now is the time to imagine a better world.
Mar 20, 2020 / Feature / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
The Stimulus Plan That We Need Now The Stimulus Plan That We Need Now
The greatest mistake would be to repeat our errors from the Great Recession.
Mar 19, 2020 / Editorial / Mike Konczal