Migration on the MonThe Mon Valley, an area ravaged by deindustrialization just outside of Pittsburgh, has attracted thousands of new immigrants in recent years, a fact President-elect Donald Trump exploited in his successful campaign for the White House. Jan 24 25January 24, 2025Article at Dollars & Sense
What We OweThe big banks behind the rising cost of credit Jun 11 24June 11, 2024Article at The American Prospect
This Union Leader Is the Kind of Voter Who Could Swing the Presidential RaceRyan Sanders’ union endorsed Harris, but the Pennsylvania sheet metal worker still needs to be convinced. Oct 08 24October 08, 2024Article at Capital & Main
The Chasm Between Oklahoma and ConnecticutStark differences color red- and blue-state lawmakers’ policy choices—which makes all the difference in residents’ well-being. Oct 07 24October 07, 2024Article at The American Prospect
How Red States Use Regressive Grocery Taxes to Feed the Rich Conservative state legislatures are using pandemic-era surpluses to give tax cuts for the wealthy while maintaining unfair flat taxes that punish the poor. Aug 23 22August 23, 2022Article at The New Republic
Why the Superrich Are Flocking to South DakotaThe Nation Magazine Oct 25 21October 25, 2021Article at The Nation
On Summer Vacation and HungryThe school lunch program has gone a long way to reduce childhood hunger across the country. What happens during the summer? Apr 29 21April 29, 2021Article at The American Prospect