It's possible to break down poverty's imprisoning walls, but it takes outside influences, support networks, awareness of other opportunities and access to resources.

The rise of these two groups is challenging the core American assumptions that people are paid what they’re worth, and work is justly rewarded.

The crisis of inequality represents a tragic and painful failure of the old system and the old politics, but it's also an opportunity to create something new.

Democracy still exists in the US from a technical standpoint. But in practice, the wealthy and the ruling elite use corporate mass media to embed a specific worldview in voters.

By taxing progressively, respecting worker rights and rethinking economics, we could make a great start at creating a more equal world.

The free-market fantasy violates both the reality of big events like the financial collapse, and the lived experience of most Americans.

There is overwhelming popular support for an amendment that limits the power of the elite and returns democracy to the people.

Sen. Sanders says the wealth gap, high poverty rates and the health care crisis are signs of the growing power of a small billionaire class.

Americans for Prosperity is vigorously opposing a state tax credit for renovating historic properties. Koch took advantage of a similar perk when he spruced up his Palm Beach villa.

The report, which could be the "first draft" of an agenda for Hilary Clinton's presidential campaign, lets Wall Street off the hook.