Politics

White Politicians Still Run the Show in Heavily-Black Towns

Large numbers of African Americans are moving into towns and suburbs, yet their representation in the political system remains weak.

Terrell Jermaine Starr, Alternet

7 Politicians Who Are Actually Talking About Inequality

A few lone voices in Congress are putting economic populism front and center.

David Moberg

It’s the Inequality, Stupid

How to frame the 'defining challenge of our time.'

David Moberg

Failing the Midterms

The Democrats can't win by cutting class.

Chris Lehmann

Hedge Funds: Fantastic for Wall Street, Horrible for Your Pension

Private equity and hedge funds constantly lose money. So why are taxpayers' money being poured into them?

David Sirota

Senate Republicans Unanimously Oppose Ending One Percenters’ Control of Elections

The GOP says yet again that control of our political system by the ultra-rich is just fine, thank you.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

Why Vote in 2014

As Ferguson shows, people need a reason to think their vote matters. Here's one.

Joel Bleifuss

From Watts to Ferguson

The riot is still 'the language of the unheard.'

Rick Perlstein

Scotland: Why One Londoner Is Relieved

It's lucky for U.K. progressives that the Scots didn't secede.

Jane Miller

Is Obama Going Easy On Banks That Break the Law?

Credit Suisse employees have donated more than $376,000 to President Obama—is he repaying the favor?

David Sirota

Christmas Comes Early for War Profiteers

It's a wonderful time in history to be an arms dealer.

Leonard C. Goodman

Shareholders Say, ‘Show Me The Money’

A new rule could require companies to disclose information long requested by their shareholders.

David Sirota

The James Foley I Knew

A great journalist, a better friend.

Jeremy Gantz

Whither the American Dream?

In the wake of the foreclosure crisis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has moved to make homeownership harder for ordinary Americans.

Mitria Wilson

New Hampshire Rebellion

Activists march for campaign-finance reform in the Granite State.

Theo Anderson

Why Higher Voter Turnout Scares the GOP

Republicans are once again drumming up fear of a nearly non-existent crime: "voter fraud."

David Sirota

On Labor Day, A Working Families Party Strategy

Julie Kushner and Rafael Navar

It’s Time To Speak Out for Gaza

Why have American politicians and editorial boards been silent in the face of extreme violence?

Marilyn Katz