#economic-justice

#economic-justice

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.

The state's biggest players—Registered Organizations (ROs), often multi-state operators (MSOs)—are flexing financial muscle and regulatory privilege to seize control of the entire industry.

Mamdani attracted support from a broad swath of New Yorkers by running a campaign relentlessly focused on working-class cost-of-living concerns.

Jeremy Corbyn discusses the challenges faced by those who advocate for Palestine, emphasizing the high cost associated with supporting these rights in the current geopolitical climate.

Workers' rights are at the forefront of the National Day of Action on May 1, 2025, responding to economic disparities and advocating for better wages and protections.

Tiffany Crutcher, a board member of Justice for Greenwood, emphasized that Mayor Monroe Nichols' "road to repair" plan for 1921 massacre descendants is a significant step in acknowledging historical injustices.

In far too many places, the struggles for racial and economic justice have become disconnected. The decline of unions has contributed to stagnant wage gaps.