Perspectives

In his State of the Union address, President Obama offered concrete proposals anti-poverty advocates have long waited for, but they aren't nearly enough.

Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune responds to critics of the Forward on Climate coalition's focus on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Weigh in on public financing of elections. Do you think it's a good idea?

David Sirota says Obama's nomination of Mary Jo White to head the SEC perpetuates a history of regulatory capture at the agency.

The American people have been sold a bill of goods when it comes to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.

The FTC's investigation into the search giant ended before questions were asked about Google's ability to limit what we read on the Internet.

From appointments of Lanny Breuer to Mary Jo White, the president has let big banks off the hook at every turn, says David Sirota.

Afghans feel that one of three undesirable scenarios will unfold once the U.S. withdraws from their country: Compromise, conflict, or collapse

In his second Inaugural address, President Obama offered words that inspired hope among some advocates fighting poverty in America.

How Obama's second inaugural address will be remembered remains to be seen, but for now we offer this roundup of thoughtful perspectives.