This is the first in a series of commentaries on “The Green New Deal–From Below.” This commentary explains the idea of a Green New Deal from Below and provides an overview of the series.
Working people can be won to support radical action on climate change — so long as decarbonization is tied to a vision of shared prosperity for all.
Seventeen recipients of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences have signed an open letter in support of President Biden’s Build Back Better package currently being considered in Congress.
"Many of us made a major compromise in going from the $6 trillion bill that we wanted" to the proposed $3.5 trillion package, said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Congressional approval of the resolution is crucial first step by Democrats toward enacting President Biden's domestic agenda. The president and Democratic caucus are prepared to go forward in addressing the long-neglected needs of working families.
Tired of waiting for progress as the world burns, climate activists are shaping the public narrative — through mass protest and targeted actions — to favor federal legislation.
Solving our child-care crisis requires strong, bold policies. World War II government efforts to ensure accessible and affordable high-quality child care points the way to the kind of bold action we need.
"The Republican Party has made clear that they are not prepared to stand up for the American people and address the many crises facing working families today. We can get to work without them."
"Mitch McConnell and the Koch brothers are not worth setting the planet on fire for," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "No climate, no deal," Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) tweeted Wednesday.
“Hope…is not the same as joy that things are going well…or…headed for early success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good...”
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