We need a federal paid leave program. We also need to abandon the idea, starting in school, that “perfect attendance” matters more than your health.
Poor and Low-Income Voters Are a Sleeping Giant
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that — and maybe the next election, too.
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that — and maybe the next election, too.
Border Wall Absurdity Is Reaching New Height
Some Republicans are saying we need to wall off the 5,500 mile Canadian border, too. You can’t even satirize this stuff.
Some Republicans are saying we need to wall off the 5,500 mile Canadian border, too. You can’t even satirize this stuff.
Turning Down Food Assistance for Poor Children Is Shockingly Callous
15 right-wing governors are shamefully refusing federal aid meant to feed hungry kids.
15 right-wing governors are shamefully refusing federal aid meant to feed hungry kids.
This Black History Month, Fight for the Freedom to Learn
More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners. Our country will be better for it.
More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners. Our country will be better for it.
We Need Public Transit Everywhere, Not Just Big Cities
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
It’s Not ‘Inflation’ — We’re Just Getting Ripped Off. Here’s Proof.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
Airbnb Drives up Housing Costs for All of Us. Let’s Regulate It.
Corporate landlords are buying up homes and converting them into short-term rentals, but some cities are fighting back.
Corporate landlords are buying up homes and converting them into short-term rentals, but some cities are fighting back.
Lawmakers Must Fully Fund the WIC Program
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
I Still Believe In Norman Lear’s America
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.
The Rich Own Nearly All Stocks. Here’s How We Level the Playing Field.
The bottom half of Americans now own just 1 percent of household stock market wealth. “Baby bonds” could change that.
The bottom half of Americans now own just 1 percent of household stock market wealth. “Baby bonds” could change that.
The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring it Back.
Poverty is a policy choice by lawmakers with warped priorities. Now they have a chance to choose better, if only modestly.
Poverty is a policy choice by lawmakers with warped priorities. Now they have a chance to choose better, if only modestly.
The Case for Free Public Transit
Cities across the U.S. have been embracing a bold new transit policy: zero fares. The results are promising.
Cities across the U.S. have been embracing a bold new transit policy: zero fares. The results are promising.
MLK Would Have Been 95 This Year. Let’s Make His Dream a Reality.
King’s lifetime saw substantial economic progress for Black Americans, but in our century progress has slowed to a crawl. Here’s how we get it back on track.
King’s lifetime saw substantial economic progress for Black Americans, but in our century progress has slowed to a crawl. Here’s how we get it back on track.
Biden’s New Transit Rule Is Good News for People and the Planet
The administration rolled out a new rule to make sure federal transit dollars are invested in sustainable projects that create local jobs and allow communities to be part of the solution.
The administration rolled out a new rule to make sure federal transit dollars are invested in sustainable projects that create local jobs and allow communities to be part of the solution.
As We Look to 2024, Here’s What Hope Looks Like
When it felt like the world was falling apart, these movements brought people together to make what seemed impossible, possible.
When it felt like the world was falling apart, these movements brought people together to make what seemed impossible, possible.