The Work Mothers Do Doesn’t Always Result in a Paycheck, But We Can Change That
For National Caregivers Month and beyond, caregivers like my mom deserve more.
This series will feature stories about democracy, inequality, worker power and grassroots organizing, produced by directly-impacted people. People Power: Democracy Stories from the Ground Up will publish new content from February through…
Unarmed & Black: Keith Childress, Jr. remembered, and the growing list of loved ones left behind after police violence
Family, friends and supporters of police violence victim Keith Childress, Jr. demand justice for his murder. His mother, Jacqueline Lawrence, lives in Phoenix, Arizona, which makes advocating for her son difficult, but she has started to meet other families impacted by police violence.
The New Female Face of the $10 Bill
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has announced that a to-be-determined woman will be pushing Alexander Hamilton from the focal point of the $10 in 2020. This will be the first bill…
Low-Income Families Bear the Greatest Burden
Americans across the country felt the consequences of the government shutdown. Federal employees were jobless until further notice. National parks, landmarks, and museums were closed. Wedding plans were disrupted. School…