The State of Our Union is Powerful
We are going to be hearing a lot about the State of our Union in the coming days. But you know, and we know, that the state of our union…
What We Hope to Hear During the State of the Union
This year’s State of the Union follows the President’s promise that he will make economic inequality a top priority for the rest of his presidency. But what will President Obama…
Anti-LGBTQ Attacks and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Sessions
Just as Florida has been ground zero for some of the most hateful rhetoric and policies, it can be ground zero to show the country what the movement to fight for all of our communities looks like.
13 People You May Not Have Known Were At the “I Have a Dream” Event
Of course, everyone knows about Martin Luther King Jr.’s part, but here are other people you may not realize were also at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Americans Deserve Peace of Mind in Their Senior Years
Our family members have all worked hard throughout their lives – we shouldn’t be concerned about providing for our basic needs in retirement.
When Climate Disasters Strike, Guaranteed Income Programs Could Help People Recover Quicker
Organizers on the ground in New Jersey and Florida where people have been displaced by extreme weather events are working to identify solutions for helping people recover following storms.
Childcare Workers and Organizers React to Historic Victories as We Wrap Care Workers Recognition Month
In a powerful week for the childcare movement, providers reflect on Biden’s executive actions on care and their time at the Care Workers’ Can’t Wait Summit.
GOP Disinformation Campaigns are Pushing Revisionist Black History, While Social Media Tries to Fill in the Gaps
If we let Republicans in Florida and Georgia have their way, our children will have nowhere to turn for meaningful and truthful lessons on our history.
“It all starts with being fed up and talking to other people.”
We spotlight Akron-based Rev. Raymond Greene Jr. who used his direct sales skills and lessons from being incarcerated at a young age to become an organizer – ultimately heading Freedom BLOC’s fight to build Black political power.
Temporary Pandemic EBT and SNAP Increases At Risk As Families Struggle to Afford Grocery Bills
Soaring costs put strain on parents trying to keep food on the table, and threats from some politicians to refuse to raise the debt limit could make things worse for families.