Inequality

Representative Ro Khanna speaks at an “End Fossil Fuel” rally near the US Capitol on June 29, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Ro Khanna Has a New Tech Social Contract for California’s Oligarchs Ro Khanna Has a New Tech Social Contract for California’s Oligarchs


As Peter Thiel and other fat cats threaten to flee California over a billionaire tax, Khanna is calling their bluff.

Jan 14, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addresses a rally against the Republican spending bill in May.

Elizabeth Warren’s Plan for a Revived Democratic Party Elizabeth Warren’s Plan for a Revived Democratic Party

The Massachusetts senator argues that, in order to prevail in the midterms, the party needs to recover its populist roots—and fighting spirit.

Jan 12, 2026 / Elizabeth Warren

Meet Seattle’s New Mayor, Katie Wilson

Meet Seattle’s New Mayor, Katie Wilson Meet Seattle’s New Mayor, Katie Wilson

Her victory was won by the precariat: renters, transit riders, and democratic socialists who rallied, doorbelled, created social media, and registered new voters.

Jan 7, 2026 / John Burbank

A Movement-Building Strategy for All Workers

A Movement-Building Strategy for All Workers A Movement-Building Strategy for All Workers

Why we need a freedom agenda.

Dec 26, 2025 / Peter Olney and David Bacon

Gentrifier Go Home

Gentrifier Go Home Gentrifier Go Home

Gentrification fuels displacement and dismantles communities.

Dec 26, 2025 / OppArt / Motyko Morales

Doug McMillon during the 2024 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Walmart Worship Walmart Worship

Journalists adore the CEO of the world’s largest retailer.

Dec 23, 2025 / Michael Massing

The COL4 AI-ready data center, located on a seven-acre campus in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24, 2025.

Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere

It should guide the Democrats.

Dec 16, 2025 / Ron Knox

A statue of Nathan Hale In front of Connecticut Hall on Yale University campus.

What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students? What Do Elite Universities Owe Their Students?

As the Ivies push graduates into careers in consulting, finance, and tech, organizers with the Class Action movement are questioning their schools’ corporate partnerships.

Dec 8, 2025 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia

Homeless man lays beneath NYC skuline

Memo to the Mayor: How You Can Accelerate the Development of Affordable Housing Memo to the Mayor: How You Can Accelerate the Development of Affordable Housing

Don’t just freeze the rent of rent-stabilized units. Don’t allow their demolition at all.

Dec 1, 2025 / Roberta Brandes Gratz

An attendee holds a campaign hat reading “Make America Great Again” during a rally for President Trump in Kentucky.

For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster

In Martin County, the government shutdown and attacks on food stamps have exposed Donald Trump’s empty promises. To many, that makes him just another politician.

Nov 27, 2025 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton

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