Tell the truth about who suffers when the government disappears, and about who profits from the disappearance.
Inequality
Posted inOpinion
Billionaires in space an obscene offshoot of gross inequality
Billionaires’ space travel should be a cause for concern critics argue.
Posted inOpinion
U.S. poverty is not ordained
We could eliminate poverty in this country with sensible policy.
Posted inOpinion
Inequality is a feature of U.S. society under capitalism
Social distancing has destroyed especially low-wage service sector jobs.
Posted inOpinion
The cost is high to be poor
Those living in poverty generally pay more in state and local taxes, contribute a much higher percentage of their annual income toward housing and transportation costs, and often find it difficult to access affordable, high-quality foods.
Posted inGo Green, Opinion
Make no mistake about it: Weatherization works
Among the steps performed during this process are: safety and efficiency tests on heating systems and the hot water heater; measuring heat loss; insulation checks; and home energy education.
Posted inOpinion
From ‘40 acres and a mule’ to the 2020 election, a brief history of reparation promises
Reparations has emerged as a hot topic among Democratic candidates hoping to replace Trump in 2020. But until now, the issue has only rarely received national attention.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
The promise of personalized medicine is not for everyone
African Americans are underrepresented in large-scale genetic and neuroscience studies