Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women
December 13, 2023 | I’ve spent the last few years working with poor people advocating for change. Seeing their resilience firsthand, I feel hopeful.
Articles by Karen Dolan
Next Time, Abolish the Debt Ceiling
June 7, 2023 | The debt ceiling doesn’t reduce debt — it just creates one hostage situation after another, as Americans just learned the hard way.
A Parents Bill of Rights for the Rest of Us
April 12, 2023 | The book bans, censorship, and attacks on LGBTQ kids that the GOP calls “parents rights” are way out of step with American families.
Biden’s Budget Would Level the Playing Field and Reduce the Deficit
March 15, 2023 | The president’s plan for jobs, families, and health reflects the things most of us value. But it should spend more on those and less on the Pentagon.
Biden Presented a Bold Agenda. Can He Back It Up?
February 8, 2023 | The president had much to celebrate in his State of the Union address. But to finish the job, he needs to take executive action.
Biden’s Inflation Bill Is (Mostly) Good News for People and the Planet
August 17, 2022 | But it needs to be a first step, not the last.
A Pandemic of the Poor
May 12, 2022 | As we mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
Three Reasons to Be Hopeful as a Hard Year Comes to a Close
December 22, 2021 | The year to come could still see big changes for the better. Here’s how.