Politics of Poverty
Ideas and analysis from Oxfam America's policy experts
Politics of Poverty
How should we feel about Mother's Day?
In anticipation of Mother’s Day on May 14, we convened a group of women at Oxfam who have expertise around gender, care, and labor policies—as well as feelings about being a woman in the world today. It was a fascinating and illuminating conversation about a holiday with deep, complicated, and emotional roots.
Politics of Poverty
EITI: Why are oil, gas, and mining companies still allowed to keep emissions a secret?
Negotiations at the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative are currently stalled as companies reject rules to make usable data on greenhouse gas emissions available to citizens and policy makers.
Politics of Poverty
How New York State can help end the global debt crisis
Will Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature step in to protect taxpayers and shore up the global economy?