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Democrats Need to Keep Their Promises on Marijuana Reform
In this era of hyper-partisan politics, it's difficult to find an issue that appeals to voters across party lines. But Democratic leaders successfully identified one in the run up to the 2020 election when they pledged to reform America's archaic...
Census Data Proves Anti-Poverty Measures Work
The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that poverty dropped notably in 2021. Amid a pandemic and widespread economic pain, this is a significant accomplishment. There are three lessons here — about government programs, about how we measure poverty, and about how far...
Can’t Beat the Heat? Blame Inequality
Why poor neighborhoods are often hotter than rich neighborhoods — and what to do about it.
Workers Used to Watch the Clock. Now the Clock Watches You.
“Digital productivity monitoring” surveillance software is demoralizing workers and creating toxic workplaces.
Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Over 2 million Americans like me are stuck without health care because 12 GOP-ruled states keep refusing to expand Medicaid.
Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich, Who Exposed the ‘Cult of Positive Thinking’
The late Nickel and Dimed author laid bare the “positive thinking” industry that put a smiley face on inequality.
Devolution
America’s anti-science fringe driving us backward in more ways than one.
What Do Truckers and Librarians Have In Common?
Both used to be good jobs, but attacks by ideologues and greedy corporate bosses have pulled the rug out.
Opportunity Shouldn’t Be About Luck
Cities and states are experimenting with “baby bonds” to narrow America’s yawning opportunity divide.
The Human Cost of LGBTQ Book Bans
Banning kids from learning about themselves and each other isn’t just ineffective — it’s cruel.
