Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US? Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US?
The idea is simple: The government gives out enough money for people to live on—and they give it to everyone.
Aug 15, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War
The international left should do everything in its power to prevent it; we must support a negotiated solution.
Aug 9, 2017 / Gabriel Hetland
Over 3,000 New Yorkers Could Die From Summer Heat Each Year by 2080 Over 3,000 New Yorkers Could Die From Summer Heat Each Year by 2080
Unless we act now, deaths from extreme heat will become much more common as the globe warms.
Aug 8, 2017 / Michelle Chen
This Small Regulation Shows Us How the Economy Could Work for Everybody This Small Regulation Shows Us How the Economy Could Work for Everybody
We know how to control monopolies, and we’ve done it before.
Jul 27, 2017 / Mike Konczal
Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives
This summer, join us in breaking down the barriers that are robbing people—particularly people of color—of both actual and economic freedom.
Jul 25, 2017 / Robert Greenwald
Why Are Jared and Ivanka Partying in the Hamptons With Chuck Schumer? Why Are Jared and Ivanka Partying in the Hamptons With Chuck Schumer?
Amy Wilentz on the international jet-setting class that transcends partisan politics.
Jul 25, 2017 / Jon Wiener
Texas Made It More Difficult to Get an Abortion, and Teen Motherhood Increased Texas Made It More Difficult to Get an Abortion, and Teen Motherhood Increased
When reproductive-health services are cut, unintended pregnancies increase.
Jul 21, 2017 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen
Take Action Now: Commit to Showing Up for Immigrants in Your Community and Next Steps on Health Care Take Action Now: Commit to Showing Up for Immigrants in Your Community and Next Steps on Health Care
Check out three meaningful actions you can take this week.
Jul 18, 2017 / NationAction
A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful
How would airports change if the workers who made them run earned a living wage?
Jul 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why. VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why.
When governments provide benefits and services that allow its citizens to thrive, everyone wins.
Jul 17, 2017 / The Nation