Economy
House Republicans Take Aim At The Hungry.
House Republicans want to slash the food stamp program by nearly $40 billion dollars. While the drastic cuts proposed by the House would never be approved by Senate, they show just how little some lawmakers care about their fellow Americans.
The President Has More Power Than Just A Bully Pulpit
Home health care workers are dramatically underpaid and overworked, and they care for some of our society's most vulnerable citizens. President Obama did something about it which was long overdue. Good for him.
Your Household Lost $7,000 Last Year. Where Did It Go?
If you’ve read the new Census Bureau on income, poverty, and health insurance you may be asking yourself: Where did my $7,000 go? The average under-65 household in the United States has lost $7,490 in annual income.
Stop Playing Games With Food Stamps
Apparently some Republicans now think it's a "moral hazard" to feed the poor. It's bad enough that Republicans are proposing $40 billion in cuts to food stamps, but call it a moral act beggars belief.
This Year's Budget Fight Isn't About The Budget
There are many reasons why the next budget fight will be more difficult than any of the close-to-debacles that have occurred in recent years. This year the biggest complication is that the budget fight isn't about the budget. It's about Obamacare.
Tea Party vs The Kochs?
Of course the Tea Partiers are a blight on American politics. But the Big Money influence of people like the Kochs and the Adelsons is truly antithetical to American democracy and it's at the root of our biggest problems.
Will The GOP Fade To White?
Can the GOP craft an economic message that keeps white working class voters in the fold, and attracts voters of color? It can be done. But can Republicans do it? The future of Republican party may depend upon it.
A Must-See Movie, "Inequality for All" with Robert Reich, Opens Sept. 27
"Inequality for All" dramatizes the growing income gap in the United States and the implications for the health of the American economy. You should see this film – and you should get others to see it.
The Rich Just Keep Getting Richer...
It's no longer just an expression – the rich are getting richer, and the rest of us are being shut out of the game. A new report says that the top 10% took home more than half of all the income in 2012. More than 20% went to the top 1%.
Moving In With Family Becomes A Safety Net In The New Economy
Family has become a new national safety net for graduates facing declining job prospects and rising student loan debt, families facing unemployment, and older adults whose forced them to move in with their grown children.
