People Power

Victory Bonds for Clean Energy
by Todd Larsen
Nov 10, 2010
What if Americans could support a clean energy future the way they once supported the U.S. war effort?
Missing: A Vision of Economic Possibility
by David Korten
Nov 03, 2010
This election showed us that neither of our two major parties has a credible vision for our economic future. And that’s why this is a moment of opportunity.
Our Families Can’t Afford to Stay Home on Election Day
by Sarah van Gelder
Oct 27, 2010
Sure, lots of us are frustrated by the economy, the war, and lack of progress in Washington, D.C. But there’s too much at stake to stay home on election day.
Real Family Values
by Sarah van Gelder
Oct 25, 2010
9 progressive policies to support our families.
Foreclosuregate: Time to Break Up the Too-Big-to-Fail Banks?
by Ellen Brown
Oct 15, 2010
If risky behavior by big finance threatens economic stability, the financial reform bill allows regulators to break up big banks.
The Small Business Case for Ending Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
by Chuck Collins
Oct 14, 2010
Small business owners, often used as a prop by anti-tax lobbyists, say letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire is a good business decision.
A Powerful Tool to Get Low-Income Voters to the Ballot Box
by Lisa Danetz, Scott Novakowski
Sep 20, 2010
Low-income citizens are often left out of the political process. But by enforcing an already existing law that links voter registration to public assistance programs, we can add millions of voices to democratic decision-making.
Raise My Taxes, Please
by Naomi Sobel
Sep 09, 2010
Why one wealthy American wants the Bush tax cuts to expire and the estate tax to be reinstated.
Maryland Protects Student Info From Recruiters
by Pat Elder
Sep 09, 2010
Graduating high school students with increasingly grim job prospects are vulnerable to recruitment tactics. A new law limits military access to student data.
10 Ways to Solve the Jobs Problem
by Fran Korten
Sep 02, 2010
Imagine a no-holds-barred “summit” that comes up with ideas to solve both our job and environmental problems. What might it come up with?
Can We Cut CEO Pay Down to Size?
by Sam Pizzigati
Sep 01, 2010
Corporate executives are rewarded for cutting jobs and acting irresponsibly, according to a new study. How can we curb excessive pay and hold CEOs accountable?
Lessons from the Gulf: How Can We Better Prepare for Disasters?
by Chris Kromm
Aug 27, 2010
Poverty and inequality magnified Hurricane Katrina’s effect on the Gulf. A resilient New Orleans means addressing these social issues first.
Waging Peace from Afar: Divestment and Israeli Occupation
by Phyllis Bennis
Aug 20, 2010
A growing grassroots movement is using the techniques of the anti-apartheid movement to challenge U.S. support for Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
Waste Not: Seattle’s Road to Zero Trash
by Richard Conlin
Aug 16, 2010
There’s simply no room for waste in a carbon neutral city. Seattle has a plan to cut its contribution to landfills—and it’s working.
Rejecting Arizona: States Say No to Anti-Immigrant Bills
by Suman Raghunathan
Aug 11, 2010
Despite the hype, states are finding lots of reasons not to follow in Arizona's footsteps.