My Grandparents’ Redlining Story Shows Why We Must Do Better
As we face the impact of COVID-19, now is an opportune time to create equitable housing policies that can close the yawning gaps created by racial inequity.
Economy
In Brazil, Women Candidates Find Strength in Numbers
Brazilian women are breaking into politics by joining together in collective candidacies, which allow politicians to build stronger coalitions and push for progressive change.
A Better Option For the Gig Economy
Gig workers like flexibility, but get no benefits. Employees get the reverse (usually). There’s a better way with platform cooperatives.
As Winter Approaches, States Consider How to Keep COVID in Check
As the U.S. braces for a seasonal uptick in COVID-19 cases, two public health researchers assess what’s worked for states to keep infection rates low.
Why Trump’s Health Care Move Is an Empty Promise
Trump’s executive order can’t replace the protections and systems in the Affordable Care Act.
Harnessing Food Waste to Empower Communities in Brazil
Chef Regina Tchelly repurposes food waste to provide access to healthy food and remedy a broken social system.
A Radical Vision for the Future
With beautiful illustrations and poignant storytelling, this animated short film reminds us that a better world is possible beyond 2020.
Trump Gets Socialized Health Care. What About the Rest of Us?
The president has free access to the best medical care in the world. There’s no reason why the rest of America shouldn’t get what their taxes pay for.
Call for Submissions: Toward an Ecological Civilization
Hurry and send us your leads and pitches by Oct. 16.
Trump’s Biggest Advantage in Fighting Off COVID: His Wealth
Trump has a number of risk factors that increase the chance of mortality with the disease. But the president’s wealth may be the best medicine he has.
Is 2020 the Opening for a Just Transition?
As the U.S. considers how to reopen, stimulate, and recover its economy post-pandemic, how radically could it be reimagined?
In-Home Caregivers in California Could Finally Get Unemployment Benefits
If signed into law, California's AB-1993 would extend unemployment eligibility to more than 119,000 family caregivers, most of whom are low-income women of color.
How Los Angeles Is Supporting Immigrant Workers and Businesses Affected by COVID
A new initiative from LA’s Office of Immigrant Affairs aims to help immigrant business owners and essential workers gain access to economic relief.
How Formerly Incarcerated Firefighters Are Getting the Jobs and Pay They Deserve
In California’s most catastrophic wildfire season yet, an organization is challenging the state to hire firefighters who were previously incarcerated to help meet public safety needs.
What Community Land Trusts Can Do for Racial Equity
Empowering Black Americans with access to own property and build wealth is key to cities addressing decades of racist policies and inequality.
Out With Predatory Capitalism, In With a “Life Economy”
Prioritizing short-term profits over everything else has created a system that is consuming itself to extinction. Here’s what an economy that valued human life and the planet would look like.
Building a Global Economy That Was Bound to Fail
A former economic hit man describes his part in setting up what he calls a “Death Economy.”
How the Lebanese Diaspora Is Mobilizing Against Food Insecurity at Home
The August explosion in Beirut destroyed the country’s largest grain silo, accelerating a food shortage crisis. But Lebanese expatriates are rising to the challenge.
How to Find and Support Black-Owned Businesses
If you’re focused on fighting systemic racism and want to put your money where your mouth is, here are 7 ways to find Black businesses.
How Cities Are Keeping People in Their Homes
Tenant-protection policies are spreading across California in response to pandemic-related housing insecurity.
How Urban Planning Keeps Cities Segregated—and Maintains White Supremacy
Across the U.S., racial segregation was not the byproduct of urban planning but often its intention. Minneapolis, one of the most liberal cities in the country, is no exception.
Earth Is Warning Us We Must Change. Will We Listen?
The COVID-19 outbreak is the planet’s way of telling us to do better, both in the environment and in the economy.
Hawai‘i’s Post-COVID Recovery Plan Puts Women First
The Aloha State is working towards establishing a new, more equitable post-pandemic normal for vulnerable communities.
The Secret to Corporate Power
Campaign finance is part of the problem, but have you heard of the “capital strike”?
History Shows That Sustained, Disruptive Protests Work
What drives change isn’t majority opinion. It’s the ability of key participants to disrupt the system.
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