Trump admin sits on $43 billion intended for clean energy loans while unemployment soars
"These utility-led programs could drive significant job and economic growth statewide as we step out of our current pause."
Amid shutdowns, youth climate activists are writing the curriculum for a just economic recovery
“Organizing is intertwined with our survival as a people, and that can’t take a back seat."
Why Mitch McConnell’s refusal to help states with pandemic costs is morally bankrupt
McConnell is focused on one thing—capitalizing on the crisis at the expense of working Americans.
Military spending in 2019 hits highest increase in a decade
“The COVID-19 crisis has made clearer than ever the flaws in our system, one that prioritizes military spending and global instability over the well-being of our people.”
Prominent economists ask government for substantial improvements to short-time compensation program in next COVID-19...
“Congress has the power to protect ordinary workers during this public health and economic crisis.”
A president spinning out of control but, amazingly, remains in control of this government
Right now we have a massive hole in our government, we have a president spinning out of control, and there is nothing we can do about it.
“In this together”: Vietnam and New Zealand in the time of social distancing
One thing that’s striking about the examples being set by both Vietnam and New Zealand is how important social solidarity has been to successfully confronting this highly contagious disease.
Big plastic requests $1 billion bailout
“Having multinational companies with their tin cups out asking for taxpayer dollars at this moment in time is wrong.”
Can progressives talk about love without embarrassment?
A review of Michael Lerner’s new book, Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World.
California police officer under investigation after punching teen on video
“How many of these videos must we see before we do something about police violence in this country?”