Posts Tagged ‘Politics’
Here’s Why Trickle-Down Economic Policies Don’t Work – And Why Feminists Need to Demand Better
“Trickle-down” economic policies are coming up again in this election season – but helping the rich get richer won’t do anything for the rest of us. These numbers speak volumes.
Read MoreHow the Interruption Of Bernie Sanders Exposed White Progressives’ White Supremacy
Two black women took over the microphone at a Bernie Sanders rally on Saturday. What do you think of what happened? Here’s why this is less about the individual candidates and more about hypocrisy among their white supporters.
Read MoreHow to Develop Critical Political Consciousness in Children
Kids are selfish. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a jaded New York City nanny. Children, out of self-preservation instinct, only care about what benefits them. So how do we make politics matter to children? Make the lesson benefit them. Whether you’re a parent/guardian, cool family member, teacher, or caregiver like me, here are some ideas to cultivate politically-minded kids.
Read MoreReproductive Justice When Abortion Is a Cultural Taboo
The topic of abortion is divisive for most people. Growing up in a culture where abortion is a taboo and illegal means that we don’t develop the vocabulary needed to organize. But how we approach the issue of abortion access with members of communities where speaking openly about abortion has dire consequences is key to change. It isn’t about what you and I believe. It’s about what women need.
Read More7 Things You Might Not Know About the Minimum Wage (and Why We Need to Raise It)
Most of us have had a shitty job or two. But how many of us have had to support ourselves fully – let alone support a family – on a job like this? There are a lot of people out there who have to do just that. They earn the minimum wage at a thankless job that is their only form of income. And that income is extremely low. Simply put, the minimum wage is too low and has been that way for too long.
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