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Inequality
In the US, Debtors’ Prisons Are Alive and Well
Peter Edelman discusses his new book.
Freed Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera on US Colonialism After Hurricane Maria
Oscar Lopez Rivera discusses Puerto Rico after the hurricanes.
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Georgia and Alabama Cities Deny Utilities to Some Immigrants and Poor Residents
People are left without access to water, gas and electricity.
Inequality and Justice
Inequality in the world is reaching obscene levels.
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Why We Need a Universal Basic Income
The US needs both a universal basic income and a federal jobs guarantee.
To Make Our Democracy Functional, We Must Confront Economic Inequality
The US is a plutocratic disaster, says political scientist Larry Bartels.
“People’s Congress of Resistance” Will Draw Together Grassroots Activists in September
Organizers discuss their plans for the “People's Congress of Resistance,” which will bring together front-line activists this September.
Universal Basic Income Is About Trust and Decency
Adopting a universal basic income requires experiments in building trust.
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Single-Payer Would Be a Good Start, but Real Health Equity Means Tackling Economic Disparities
We need to invest in jobs, education and housing so people at all income levels can lead healthier lives.
Seventy Top Health Care CEOs Raked in $9.8 Billion Since 2010
CEOs are incentivized not to take actions that would benefit the healthcare system overall, but rather to “inflate stock prices.”