Biden’s State of the Union Address Showcased Disconnect in Spending Priorities
The spending priorities Biden listed in his State of the Union speech don’t match reality. It’s time to invest in the people of this country.
Biden’s Economic Plans Are Solid, but We Need Action
The president’s SOTU address tasked Congress with an ambitious agenda, but Biden needs to do much more on his own.
What Can Biden Say About the Economic State of Our Union?
Strong jobs numbers are not enough. The president should keep pushing a bold legislative agenda while deploying every executive tool at his disposal to achieve a more equitable economy.
The Ukraine Crisis Is an Opportunity to Reshape U.S.-Russia Diplomacy
In the past, crises with Russia have led to landmark agreements. The Biden administration should take that opportunity today.
Biden at One
The Biden administration’s first year was a major course correction after Trump. But U.S. foreign policy needs transformation, not restoration.
Care Workers Are Not Giving up on Build Back Better
Over 35,000 people joined a recent telephone town hall to kick off a six-week campaign to protect investments in the care economy.
Student Debt Cancellation is a Racial Justice Issue
Presidential executive action to cancel up to $50,000 in student debts would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
Protests at the Pump
Even small increases in the price of gas can generate protests, like in Kazakhstan. But actually, we’re not paying anywhere near enough for gas.
The End of Us
One year after the January 6 insurrection, is the United States on the verge of break-up?
Saudi Arabia Arms Sale Is One of Biden’s Many Militaristic Actions in First Year
When it comes to concrete action, President Joe Biden has accepted and continued along his predecessor’s path.
The Israeli Firm NSO — Makers of Pegasus Spyware — Must Be Banned
And why the Biden administration has taken unprecedented action against a company with such deep ties to the Israeli government.
Democrats Need to Stop Scaling Back Build Back Better, and Pass the Bill Right Now
The Democrats’ main vulnerability right now is that voters simply have no idea they’re trying to do popular things.
Fossil Fueled Foreign Policy: Why COP26 Flopped
Western observers want to blame India for the failure of the UN climate talks. Not so fast.
To Curb Inflation, Pass Biden Plan
The bill helps Americans get good jobs and afford food, housing, health care and child care — a strong response to inflation.
In the Latest Round of Budgetary Chess, Progressive Caucus Leader Jayapal Played a Shrewd Gambit
The Seattle Democrat has been willing to take the heat to secure a down payment on an agenda for economic equity and sustainability.