Politics of Poverty
"Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living"
Going to work shouldn’t mean putting your life on the line. But for countless workers in the US, it does. While COVID-19 added to the dangers, it also revealed how hazardous the workplace has been for years. As we mark yet another Workers' Memorial Day, we note: It’s time for change.
Politics of Poverty
100 days later: Where is the Biden presidency heading?
As President Biden prepares for a speech on April 28, we step back to take stock of his administration thus far. We find a lot to celebrate, and a lot of room for progress.
Politics of Poverty
6 simple reasons we should raise the minimum wage right now
The federal minimum wage—just $7.25 an hour—hasn’t been increased in more than a decade.