Economic Justice
Combating inequality means both lifting up and building power at the bottom, and breaking up concentration of wealth and power at the top. That’s why we work at the intersection of economic and racial justice through projects designed to build leadership and self-empowerment of black workers, immigrant workers, and low-wage workers, youth and families affected by incarceration, along with projects aiming to reverse the rules that criminalize poor people of color, and projects fighting to ensure that the wealthy and Wall Street corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
Latest Work
High Noon in Washington
Just like in the classic western, Obama stands alone, outnumbered against forces who seek his destruction.
You Can’t Milk a Butter Cow
The Ames Straw Poll is as empty of meaning as a politician’s promise.
Dim Bulbs in Congress
Philips, GE, and Sylvania all are ready to market incandescent bulbs that meet higher efficiency standards, while saving money for consumers — but don’t tell tea-partying lawmakers.
Muslims Don’t Have a Monopoly on Terrorism
Too often, politicians and pundits refer to non-Muslim terrorists as just being “deranged.”
Terrorism in the Eye of the Beholder
Responses to shootouts may vary, depending on whether the gunman is Muslim or not.
The Lineup: Week of Aug. 15-21, 2011
Matias Ramos explains why states should allow undocumented immigrants who have graduated from their high schools to pay in-state tuition.
Diplomas vs. Deportation
Maryland is one of a handful of states helping young undocumented immigrants obtain a college education.
AT&T Takeover of T-Mobile Won’t Create New Jobs
Companies that merge don’t maintain the joint workforce.
How to Make the Super Congress Open and Accountable
The last thing we need is an all-powerful congressional committee allowed to make crucial spending decisions without the scrutiny of an engaged citizenry and press.
Truckers Play a Key Food Safety Role
Many roads pave the way from farm to table.