The Elite Is Not Who You Think It Is—It Might Be You
Forget about the 1 percent. Are you part of the top 20 percent of Americans who own 89 percent of our country’s wealth?
Economy
Why Redneck Revolt Says Deal With Racism First, Then Economics
Addressing our systems of White supremacy cannot be dismissed as “identity politics.”
Houston Neighbors Said No to Walmart and Invested in Black-Owned Businesses After the Hurricane
Communities of color turned to each other to make it through the disaster. Months later, they’re doing the same to rebuild.
When Communities Say No One Should Stay in Jail Just Because They’re Poor
Five out of six people behind bars awaiting trial are there simply because they can’t afford bail. Community bail funds offer a solution.
When Buying Nothing Gives You More of Everything
A way to get and give free stuff with your neighbors that is time-consuming, inconvenient—and wonderful.
7 Not-So-Subtle Messages Congress Is Sending With Its Tax Plans
The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.
Shop Here, Not There: Science Says Reducing Inequality Is Almost That Simple
New research shows that shuttling even 5 percent of consumer transactions to poorer neighborhoods can reduce income inequality by up to 80 percent.
If You’re Planning for Your Death, You Have More Options Than Ever Before
Americans are pushing the boundaries of how to memorialize their loved ones and dispose of their remains.
Capitalism Is Not the Only Choice
We have opportunities every day to build economies that lift each other up and spread joy.
Giving Kentucky’s Young People a Reason to Stay
A voice and the power to solve problems will make progressive young people see their future in conservative and economically struggling Central Appalachia.
6 Horrifying Foods You’ve Probably Eaten
Are you going to eat that? Because the food industrial complex is the stuff of nightmares.
This City Found a Way to Get Everyone Involved in Urban Planning
Urban planning has historically perpetuated inequality and injustice. But this city may have found a solution.
How I Can Offer Reparations in Direct Proportion to My White Privilege
What it looks like to pay for the unearned advantages my whiteness has afforded me.
Raj Patel on How to Break Away From Capitalism
Understanding the history of the world and our centuries-long drive toward cheapness.
American Workers Let 662 Million Vacation Days Go Unused Last Year
And 24 other facts you should probably know.
How To Say No To Amazon
There are better ways to spend economic development dollars. Cities that bend over backward to lure the tech giant may end up on the losing end.
How Cities Can Do Better Than the Fight for $15
It’s time for cities to reverse a shrinking workforce and build resilience in the face of climate change.
A Surprisingly Simple Solution to a Transportation Mess in India
Electric rickshaws have become an economic and environmental lifeline for both drivers and passengers.
Love Little Free Libraries? These People Didn’t Stop at Books
From seed banks to free food pantries, the little library movement is taking off in neighborhoods across the country.
How to Reverse Inequality in 4 Not-So-Easy Steps
Don’t get distracted by income, author Chuck Collins says. It’s power and hidden wealth driving inequality.
How a Free Grocery Store Is Cutting Food Waste—and Hunger
Each weeknight, The Free Store redistributes up to 1,500 surplus food items to anyone who wants them—no questions asked.
An Easier Way to Get to Universal Health Care
Now is the time to push for better health care. Here are three modest, winnable first steps.
It’s Not Too Soon to Talk About the Post-Trump Era
Even when sensible adults finally take back government, “back to normal” is not what we want.
Locals and Tribes March Together to Oppose Construction of Natural Gas Plant
The construction of the Puget Sound Energy facility is already underway in Washington state, and it has locals worried about the health and safety of their community.
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