Politics of Poverty
Ideas and analysis from Oxfam America's policy experts
Politics of Poverty
Local Strategies to WIN in Hostile States: A Louisiana Case Study for Workers’ Rights
Grassroots organizing and coalition building led to a major victory for workers' rights in New Orleans last November with the passage of the Workers’ Bill of Rights. By mobilizing communities, amplifying impacted voices, and navigating preemption laws, advocates led a campaign that enshrined a commitment to workers’ rights like a living wage and access to paid sick leave in the City’s Home Rule Charter. Step Up Louisiana organizer Tasha Williams shares her experience of how this success showcases the power of collective action to drive meaningful change, even in challenging political landscapes.
Politics of Poverty
DOGE’s War on Federal Workers Shows Why We Need Labor Law Reform
Federal law prohibits public sector workers from striking and also makes it difficult for private sector workers to fight for better wages and working conditions. Change is needed.
Politics of Poverty
The Trump Administration’s Assault on Free Expression
The foundation of any democracy is the ability of people to speak freely, organize, and engage in public discourse without fear of retribution