Politics

Harris’ Medicare Proposal Is a Massive Win for the Middle Class

Sara Luterman, Jessica Kutz / The 19th Oct 9, 2024 In announcing her plan for long-term care on the “The View,” the vice president spoke directly to caregivers and older adults. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Is the ‘Reagan Revolution’ Finally Over?

Thom Hartmann / The Hartmann Report Aug 23, 2024 In Chicago, it sounds like it. But the Democrats have a lot of work to do if they're serious about reeling the country back from the brink. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Politics

The Political ‘Poornography’ of JD Vance

Lennard J. Davis / The Conversation Aug 13, 2024 Contrary to the portrayal in his bestselling memoir, the GOP veep candidate was never impoverished, and his family never had to worry about money. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

What Separates Sanders From Warren (and Everybody Else)

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 16, 2020 When it comes to class consciousness, most Americans are clueless, Democrats included. Sanders has made it the centerpiece of his campaign. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Errol Morris Is as Scared as You Are

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 15, 2019 The legendary documentarian opens up about his new film, "American Dharma," his fear of Steve Bannon and what makes compelling propaganda. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Death by Oligarchy

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 11, 2019 Once oligarchs seize power, they dismantle outside controls to create a corrupt economy and finally a corrupt state. Tyranny follows. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Free Markets’ Will Be the End of the Middle Class

Marshall Auerback / Independent Media Institute Nov 5, 2019 Only by shedding the neoliberal shibboleths of the past 40 years can we create a sustainable industrial policy and an economy for all. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Problem Threatening the Entire American Middle Class

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad / OtherWords Oct 29, 2019 As the U.S. becomes more diverse, the shocking racial wealth divide is no longer a challenge for disenfranchised minorities alone. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The Trump Economy Is a Sham

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 25, 2019 The president constantly boasts about low unemployment rates and a soaring stock market, but those figures don't tell the whole story. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Health Care Industry Poses an Existential Threat to the Middle Class

Joe Sanberg and Richard Master / Independent Media Institute Sep 17, 2019 Our employer-based health insurance system has created a vicious cycle for working American families and the businesses that employ them. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Faces a Crisis of Democracy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 10, 2019 Oligarchs have pitted working people against each other. Only by uniting across racial and class lines can we hope to reclaim our country. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ralph Nader: The Contented Classes Must Rise Up, Too

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams May 10, 2019 If this country has any hope for a political revolution, the privileged must put marginalized people before their own personal comfort. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )