Inequality

The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan The Time Has Come for Responsible Republicans to Rebuke Romney-Ryan

Post-election gripes about “urban areas” and “gifts” should discredit the 2012 GOP ticket.

Nov 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Turns Out Romney Is the 47 Percent Candidate Turns Out Romney Is the 47 Percent Candidate

The irony of the final count from the 2012 election is that the GOP nominee will finish with 47 percent. Perhaps he shouldn’t have tried to divide and conquer.

Nov 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?

With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”

Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires

Whoever wins on November 6, progressive campaigns will continue to target the tiny elite that rules the country.

Oct 31, 2012 / The Editors

Against the Destruction of the World and the Climate by Greed

Against the Destruction of the World and the Climate by Greed Against the Destruction of the World and the Climate by Greed

It’s time to ditch the political euphemisms, and start calling lies, theft and greed by their true name.

Oct 29, 2012 / Rebecca Solnit

Greg Kaufmann: Poor Families Are Not Getting the Help They Need Greg Kaufmann: Poor Families Are Not Getting the Help They Need

Fewer families in poverty are receiving assistance today than they were before welfare reform. 

Oct 4, 2012 / Press Room

The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity The Better Bargain: Transaction Tax, Not Austerity

The Inclusive Prosperity Tax would increase revenue for social services Americans need the most. 

Sep 25, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent? Isn’t Mitt Romney a Member of the 47 Percent?

Romney should not be so dismissive of the tax-avoiding class. After all, he's one of them.

Sep 18, 2012 / John Nichols

Predistribution: A Big, New Idea Predistribution: A Big, New Idea

As the income gap widens, British Labour leaders say a “tax and spend” approach isn't enough. 

Sep 17, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault! Astra Taylor: Your Debt Is Not Your Fault!

Occupy activists are moving debt from the personal to the political. 

Sep 13, 2012 / The Nation

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