Economy and Business
The Case for Free Public Transit
Cities across the U.S. have been embracing a bold new transit policy: zero fares. The results are promising.
MLK Would Have Been 95 This Year. Let’s Make His Dream a Reality.
King’s lifetime saw substantial economic progress for Black Americans, but in our century progress has slowed to a crawl. Here’s how we get it back on track.
As We Look to 2024, Here’s What Hope Looks Like
When it felt like the world was falling apart, these movements brought people together to make what seemed impossible, possible.
Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women
I’ve spent the last few years working with poor people advocating for change. Seeing their resilience firsthand, I feel hopeful.
Like it or Not, Billionaires Are on Your Gift List This Holiday Season
In this season of giving, tax laws designed to support charities may actually protect billionaire wealth — at our expense.
The High Cost of Low Holiday Prices
Give a gift to the starving workers who made your favorite holiday sweater — tell their employers to pay up.
The Importance of Home
For generations, poor people have relied on each other to keep a roof over their heads. But in the world’s wealthiest country, we need more.
Corporations Want to Save Junk Fees
Can you squeeze blood from a turnip? Some big corporations want to try — and you’re the turnip.
It Takes Strength to Survive Poverty — and a Safety Net to Escape It
As a struggling single mom, I’ve learned that poverty is a policy choice, not a personal one. We can reverse it — if we choose.
The Pentagon Just Can’t Pass an Audit
Conservative lawmakers calling for cuts should start with the agency that can’t account for $1.9 trillion — not the programs Americans rely on.
