Poverty

New York heatwave

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 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 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

Cash Bail Robs Families and Destroys Lives

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 / Video / Robert Greenwald

Ivanka Trump

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 / Audio / Jon Wiener

Planned Parenthood Texas

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

Protesting for immigrant rights

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 / no-paywall / NationAction

A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful

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. 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 / Video / The Nation

Protesters gather outside a Sen. Ted Cruz town hall meeting, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Austin, Texas.

Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good

This fight is far from over.

Jul 14, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

A debate over integration of a wealthy school in New York City shows that change is no easy task.

Jul 13, 2017 / StudentNation / Perpetual Baffour

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