Opinion: Public banks offer an opportunity to reclaim local power and build inclusive economies Unlike private banks, which are required to maximize shareholder profits, public banks are designed to serve the public interest.

New op-ed with @TerriFriedline in City & State NY:
Public banks can help cities and states invest in housing, climate resilience & racial equity—especially as federal support shrinks.
Read it here:
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
#PublicBanking #LocalControl

Tariffs Won't Help US Workers. A Job Guarantee Would. | Common Dreams As we confront what some are expecting to be the third once-in-a-generation economic downturn in less than two decades, we need to be ready with real solutions.

No, tariffs won’t “create jobs like we’ve never seen before.” But a federal job guarantee could—while empowering workers and strengthening communities.
Our new @commondreams piece lays out how:
🔗 www.commondreams.org/opinion/tari...
w/ @madelineneighly.bsky.social @racepowerpolicy.org

It couldn’t be clearer: the Trump administration is ready on day one to go after millions of struggling Americans’ Medicaid, food stamps, and other necessary assistance. But we won’t just roll over for these attacks on our communities.

Opinion | End the Criminal Cases Against Trump Democracy’s ultimate verdict has been delivered.

this is contemptible www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/o...