Rights and Democracy
Lawmakers Must Fully Fund the WIC Program
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
Cartoon: Roll Over, Honest Abe
The Party of Lincoln can’t remember what the Civil War was about.
The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring it Back.
Poverty is a policy choice by lawmakers with warped priorities. Now they have a chance to choose better, if only modestly.
I Still Believe in Norman Lear’s America
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.
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.
