Books

Inequality: America’s Silent Killer

Stephen Bezruchka Nov 28, 2022 We will only achieve a truly healthy society by redistributing a little from the rich to the poor. In an era of staggering inequality, we can easily afford it. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Politics

How Low-income Voters Shaped the Midterm Elections

Shailly Gupta Barnes / Other Words Nov 17, 2022 Visions for living wages, health care, housing, and more beginning to take shape. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Adds 145,000 Jobs; Unemployment Holds at 3.5%

JOSH BOAK / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2020 The job market remains strong, although hiring and wage gains have slowed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Left Is Finally Winning the War of Ideas

Lee Camp / Truthdig Dec 3, 2019 Despite the establishment’s best efforts, progressive issues are dominating the conversation—just look at the Democratic primaries. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Road to Homelessness

Pat Bagley / The Salt Lake Tribune, UT Nov 7, 2019 Dig deeper

The Only 2020 Democrats Who Actually Want to Empower Workers

Finn Collom / OtherWords Sep 2, 2019 In the crowded field, just two candidates have far-reaching proposals to give workers something even more important than a higher minimum wage. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The 4 Biggest Conservative Lies About Inequality

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 9, 2019 Dismantling our new Gilded Age requires bold political action, but first the public must know the truth about how our economy really works. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Centrist Dems Are Trying to Block a Universal $15 Minimum Wage

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 4, 2019 A new bill would allow for exemptions for small cities and rural areas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Uber Gets Ready to Turn Public, L.A. Drivers Prepare a Strike

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 24, 2019 After per-mile pay is slashed by 25 percent, a group seeks a livable wage, a cap on the company's commissions and a voice going forward. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Washington Post’s Anti-Left Bias Is Showing Again

Jeff Cohen / FAIR Mar 6, 2019 A standard bias in coverage in elite outlets is centrism—using an allegedly objective voice to warn against “extremism” of left and right. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Haitians Seek Water, Food as Businesses Reopen After Protest

VENS SANON and DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2019 Last week’s violent demonstrations prompt the U.S. to urge Jovenel Moise's administration to implement economic reforms. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )