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"The American people are on our side," says Rep. Keith Ellison, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. "The time is now." Ellison was talking to a small group of writers and activists about higher tax rates for US corporations.

During the first years of the Obama administration the Republican strategy was to obstruct efforts to improve the economy and bring more jobs. Then, at election time they went to the public saying, "Obama hasn't made things better."

Immigration reform has really got Republicans tied up in knots. Only 14 Senate Republicans voted for immigration reform, even after two weeks of debate, and with the addition of beefed up border security measures.

A judicious writer avoids adjectives like "mindblowing," especially when covering political or economic issues. But no other word seems to describe the stunning reality of corporate taxation in modern America.

"If any of you can show just cause why these two may not lawfully be married," goes the familiar line from the marriage liturgy, "speak now; or else for ever hold your peace."

The Farm Bill’s recent defeat in the House of Representatives opens up a second chance to get food policy right — including the food aid we give struggling individuals and families. A Michigan and Ohio program could provide some inspiration.

The Social Security and Medicare cutters are very unhappy. Who can blame them? The vast majority of people across the political spectrum oppose their plans to cut these programs.

The Economic Policy Institute has launched a new website, Inequality.is, where users can take part in an interactive experience that educates them on how economic inequality is real, created, and expensive. In a press call today representatives from EPI spoke further...