In This Washington, the Fantastically Rich Are Finally Frowning
A new state tax on the wheeling and dealing of the wealthy is reaping far more revenue than expected
The Civilian Climate Corps Could Be Transformative. Will Democrats Meet the Moment?
The climate jobs program in the budget reconciliation deal should build on FDR’s initiative in ways that advance equity for all.
The Man for the Moment Who Must Do More
Biden deserves praise for going big and bold on the economy. Let’s push him to go bigger and bolder.
UK Labour Party Proposes a Maximum Wage Gap
The UK Labor Party has revived an FDR-era aspiration of imposing a maximum wage on the highest earners, among other radical proposals to stem inequality.
Obama Tips His Hat to FDR
It’s good to see that after years of riling his base instead of rallying it, President Obama is rising above Washington’s gridlock.
To Move Forward, We Must Learn from Our Progressive Past
Yesterday’s ideas about curbing the ultra-rich’s power remain just as relevant as ever.
A Bold New Call for a ‘Maximum Wage’
A national labor leader aims to expand the economic fairness debate.
The Freedom to Fear
The only change the Supreme Court’s majority believes in is change that takes us back to the 18th century.
It’s Time to Study Social Security’s Origins
The Great Depression taught Americans that the costs of unemployment and poverty are shared by all of us.
Revisiting the Atlantic Charter
Today, like 70 years ago, the world teeters on the verge of calamity. It is important once again to face global threats as united nations.
What would FDR Do?
We really can have a more equal America. We just need to fight for it.
Obamas Victory
Four experts discuss the significance of Obama’s presidential win and some of the challenges that lie ahead for U.S. progressive movements.
Notes from Election Night
A tongue-in-cheek account of that historic evening.
New Deal’s Unsung Japanese Victory
FDRs campaign against economic royalists lived onand triumphedafter his death. But not where he would have expected.
Bush Skimps on Communal Rights and Responsibilities
The president’s shift in Iraq will be a climb-down disguised as a step forward.