Income Security

Slow Job Growth Seen as Ominous Sign for Economy

nytimes.com — Modest gains in job growth may not signal a recession, but is a clear sign that the U.S. economy is headed for a significant slowdown.

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End of the Middle Class

baltimorechronicle.com — Our middle class is as much an endangered species as the spotted owl.

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Media and Class Warfare

The media are siding with corporations in the "class warfare" debate. more »

Why the Great Divide?

alternet.org — Why is the global divide between rich and poor so vast?

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Feds Predict Slow Economy in 2008

35.5 Million Americans Went Hungry in '06

Blue Dogs and Greenbacks

When Democrats have a choice of being pit bulls or cocker spaniels, it's money that barks. more »

Pew Report: American Dream Eluding African Americans

Relief for Working Women

The Senate has a chance to strike a meaningful blow for gender pay equity. more »

The Vision Thing

Who has a grand scheme for addressing inequality in America? more »