Ordinary people in California and across the country have invested their time and talent toward the goal of lifting working families out of poverty -- and the movement is gaining momentum.

A growing number of cities across the country are raising wages for workers, but some state legislators are working to stop them from superseding the state minimum wage.

It's been 15 years since Barbara Ehrenreich published her seminal book about what it's like to work for the minimum wage in America. Unfortunately, not much has changed.

Many liberals have given up before getting started.

The former labor secretary runs down the "dumb ideas" Ryan clings to including tax relief for the rich, Medicaid block grants for the states, Medicare vouchers for seniors and slashing the safety net.

The former labor secretary runs down the "dumb ideas" Ryan clings to including tax relief for the rich, Medicaid block grants for the states, Medicare vouchers for seniors and slashing the safety net.

"Thank you... for saying loudly and clearly that people in this country that work 40 hours a week deserve a living wage."

As we take stock after Labor Day, there’s much that we have accomplished, much to be grateful for, and yet so much work remains if we are to create a path to economic stability for all of us.

An advocacy food group uncovered violations at every link in the retailer’s “ethical sourcing” system.

We need a strong anti-poverty movement, led by the people who understand what poverty really is, why it happens, and how we could create workable solutions.