Liz Theoharis: The True Extent of Poverty in the Richest Nation on Earth
If the U.S. is to redeem itself with a vision of justice, it’s time for a deep and humble acknowledgment of the breadth and depth of poverty in the richest…
Anti-Poverty Measures Work—The Proof Is in the Census
But to truly end poverty, we must do more — and if poor people and their allies come together, we can.
Biden’s Afghan Shell Game Prompts Media Shrugs and Stenography
The story of Biden’s reallocation of Afghanistan’s central banking reserves wasn’t mentioned by a single TV news outlet.
More Americans Than Ever Rate Themselves as ‘Suffering’ in New Survey
A growing share of Americans also report high levels of daily stress and worry, according to Gallup.
New Philippine President Seeks Complex Political Balance Between Washington and Beijing
The US is likely to dangle greater defence cooperation and capital, while China will pledge continued support for the Philippines’ infrastructure plans
Michelle Wilde Anderson: Saving Broke and Broken America, One Town at a Time
Michelle Wilde Anderson speaks to Robert Scheer about how four working class towns struggling with poverty and broke governments still managed to progress.
“Fight Poverty, Not the Poor!”: Thousands Rally in Washington DC
Labor unions, civil society and religious groups joined the Poor People’s Campaign on June 18 to demand justice and redressal for the 140 million people in the US facing poverty…
Hedges: The Triumph of Death
The global ruling class is cementing into place a world where they govern without accountability, we are reduced to serfdom, the climate crisis accelerates, and mass death is normalized.
The First and Worst Hit by Pandemics of Every Sort
You could say metaphorically that the poor in America have long lived under pandemic conditions. In the last two-plus years, however, that metaphorical reality became all too literal.
A Pandemic of the Poor
As we approach 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
Why Palestine is Burning Like Never Before
The dialogue phenomenon tries to cover up the fact that millions of Palestinians are displaced and that despair is all that life has to offer them. But it provides no…
Lee Camp: We Know the Silver Bullet to Ending Poverty and Destitution But Choose Not to Use It
Basic income has been tried successfully countless times. So why the hell isn’t the U.S. government implementing it?
‘Huge Increase’ in Child Poverty Feared as Tax Credit Expires Amid Omicron Wave
"The pandemic isn't over—the relief to withstand it shouldn't stop," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
The Oligarchy’s Ultimate Political Weapon (Video)
The oligarchy uses cynicism as a political weapon to make it seem like issues such as climate change and social justice are impossible.
There Are No ‘Natural’ Disasters
One of the most deadly tornado outbreaks of the modern era can be attributed to human choices.