Our collapse from an "opportunity for all" middle-class economy to a "winner-take-all," dog-eat-dog system is behind many problems we face as a society.

The author of Who Stole The American Dream? examines the policies that Trump and Clinton say they'll use to give America's shrinking middle class a brighter future.

A Georgetown professor who's writing a book on the literature of deindustrialization recommends these personal stories of loss.

Progressive member of Congress Mark Pocan reveals what it's like to work behind the scenes with Speaker Paul Ryan to improve life in Rock County, Wisconsin.

When the wealthy 1 percent grows, the middle class begins to shrink and suffer significantly.

The big bank executives who gambled away working Americans' benefits are still getting lavish packages as the social safety net collapses.

The 2016 presidential race is fraying the Washington consensus, exposing the downside of trade deals like the TPP. It’s time for a new way forward on trade.

American job opportunities transferring overseas to "open new markets" hinders our democracy and middle class.

Grassroots organizing and protest has fueled a wave of outrage about policies that crush the poor.

Someone once told me: “You are probably a part of a small percentage of moms and dads who are legitimate in their need.”