Thinking about politics as either about race or class is wrong.
inequality
Posted inMagazine, March/April/May 2017
Charles Peters on Recapturing the Soul of the Democratic Party
In a new book, the Washington Monthly founding editor explains where liberal elites went wrong — and suggests a way forward.
Posted inBooks, Magazine, March/April/May 2017
Making Nice With the Loan Sharks
Payday lenders thrive because big banks won’t serve the poor, but that doesn’t excuse their predatory practices.
Posted inEconomy
Congress Wants to Block States’ Efforts to Improve Retirement Security
Stalling promising state efforts could have the effect of undercutting retirement security for millions of Americans.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Democrats Must Challenge Inequality In All Its Forms
Racial and economic inequality are inextricable.
Posted inPolitical Animal
When It Comes to Wages, Trump Leaves the Forgotten Man Out in the Cold
He has no appetite for increasing the minimum wage, even though it would benefit his supporters.
Posted inFeatured, Republic 3.0
America Is Failing Workers Left Behind by the New Economy
Trump thinks tearing up trade deals is the answer. It isn’t.
Posted inEconomy, Featured
Food Stamps and the Weakened Safety Net
In Alabama, cuts to SNAP leave charity as the last resort.
Posted inEconomy, Featured
Why Trumpism Is Here to Stay
Did Trump win because of racism or economic anxiety? Ultimately, it might be a false dichotomy.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Beyond Tax Cuts For the Wealthy, How Trump Will Increase Income Inequality
His business interests fuel the power of monopolies.
