We Welcome Asylum Seekers and Defend Their Rights
An open letter from over one hundred artists, activists, scholars, and writers
What the Government Shutdown Told Us About Worker Power
Workers have been fighting Donald Trump’s agenda form the earliest days of his presidency.
Let’s Honor Rosa Parks by Continuing Her Struggle for Transit Equity
Barriers to public transit access make it harder for people, particularly people of color and the poor, to get to jobs and schools.
The Best Month for Egalitarians on Capitol Hill Since 1932
Those rare moments when our political class suddenly starts viewing the nation’s richest through a skeptical lens can help trigger real social change.
Venezuela: No to Intervention, No to Maduro
The left has a proud tradition of both democracy and anti-imperialism. It’s critical to keep both traditions in mind when addressing the current crisis in Venezuela.
Racism Props Up America’s Richest — Here’s How We Fix it
Black and Latino unemployment hit historic lows in 2018, but this is not enough to close the enormous gaps in wealth.
Bernie’s Latest Proposal Attempts to Reign in the Influence of America’s Wealthiest Families
Sanders’ new ‘For the 99.8% Act’ is squarely aimed at preventing the children of today’s billionaires from dominating our future democracy, economy, culture and philanthropy
A Wealth Tax Could Raise Trillions — and Save Our Democracy
Taxing wealth over $50 million would be an investment in protecting our country from the tyranny of a plutocracy.
The Shutdown Made Inequality Worse
The new Congress needs to prioritize economic policies that empower low-wealth families.
Black America’s Vanishing Wealth Is Bad For All Americans
The racial wealth divide gives billionaires more power over all of us. The answer? Reparations.
People Who Care About Democracy Don’t Plot Coups Abroad
Do we think people who armed death squads and started wars really want to “bring democracy” to Venezuela?
For Dell’s Billionaire CEO, Taxing the Ultra-Rich is a Joke
Michael Dell falsely argues that top marginal tax rates as high as 70 percent have never worked.
New Study Shows Wealth Inequality Hits Communities of Color Hardest
And it’s not just about rich and poor. The racial wealth gap is damaging to the economy as a whole.
The Beauty Industry Profits from Inequality
In a world where wealth concentrates ferociously, we can’t escape the ugliness our grand divides engender.
The Super Bowl and Politics
Maybe you didn’t notice before Colin Kaepernick took a knee, but the NFL has been deeply politicized for years.