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U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) participates in a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol May 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. The House Democrats joined Poor People’s Campaign at the news conference to call for a congressional resolution "to address poverty and low wages." (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Ending Poverty in the Richest Country on Earth

Let's be clear: poverty exists because we allow it to exist.

Barbara Lee ·

An employee of ALMO, one of the leading manufacturers of disposable syringes worldwide, works at the company's production facility in Bad Arolsen, Germany on December 15, 2020. (Photo: Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images)

Rich Nations Could 'Make Enough Vaccine for the World' With Just $25 Billion: Analysis

"The global vaccine apartheid is a policy choice," said the People's Vaccine Alliance. "We have the means to end it."

Kenny Stancil ·

The youth-led Sunrise Movement continues to organize events across the United States to build grassroots support for bold climate policies, including the Green New Deal. (Photo: Sunrise Movement)

Like Biden's Bold Moves on Government Spending? Thank Social Movements

In spite of the rising popularity of concepts such as the "Overton Window," the importance of grassroots organizing is still being underestimated.

Mark Engler ·

Participants holding protest signs at the rally. People living with diabetes, activists, faith leaders, and health care advocates rallied in front of the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2019, as part of a National Day of Action called by the Lower Drug Prices Now Campaign. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)

It's Time to Break Big Pharma's Grip on Healthcare and Empower Medicare to Negotiate Cheaper Drug Prices

The Lower Drug Costs Now Act would be long-overdue step towards making prescription medicines more affordable for all Americans.

Margarida Jorge ·

Australian youth lead a September 20, 2019 rally and march for climate action in Melbourne, Victoria. (Photo: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Court Rules Australian Government Has Duty to Protect Children, Environment From Climate Impacts

"This is the first time a court of law, anywhere in the world, has recognized that a government minister has a duty of care to protect young people from the catastrophic harms of climate change."

Brett Wilkins ·

A server clears a table as patrons dine outdoors at Gloria's Cocina Mexicana in Ontario, California on December 5, 2020. (Photo: Watchara Phomicinda/MediaNews Group/The Press-Enterprise via Getty Images)

There's No Restaurant Worker Shortage, Only a Shortage of Safe Jobs With Adequate Pay

If you believe in its omniscience, the market is signaling corporations and businesses that employers must offer more.

John Buell ·

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) speaks in favor of abolishing the filibuster at an April 22, 2021 news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

As Frustration Grows Over GOP Obstruction, Progressives Intensify Demands to Kill Filibuster

"It makes no sense that one member of the minority party can trigger a minority veto. That's not what people voted for."

Brett Wilkins ·

Rev. Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, speaks about the Third Reconstruction resolution outside the U.S. Capitol May 20, 2021. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

#MoralMonday Event Elevates Progressive Push for 'Third Reconstruction' Resolution

"We have the power to end poverty," says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education."

Jessica Corbett ·

The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act would force employers to the bargaining table if the union has the support of a majority of employees and the employer interferes with the union election. (Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Government Can Be the Solution: Eight Lessons From the Pandemic

Lesson 1: Essential workers deserve far better.

Robert Reich ·

People wear face masks near Madison Square Park on September 29, 2020 in New York City. (Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images)

This Older Americans Month, Let's Recommit to America's Seniors

Older Americans cannot fill their vital role in society without basic security—the peace of mind of knowing that they can pay their bills and have access to affordable health care and prescription drugs.

Max Richtman ·

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