Race and Representation Carol M. Swain
In our new multiracial society, minorities need strategically effective coalitions.
A Tale of Two Cities Harold Meyerson
In the past couple of decades, Los Angeles and Houston have both seen huge growth in their Latino populations -- and in Latino poverty. But that's where the similarities end.
Solve Inequality with Democracy Miles S. Rapoport and David Smith
The agenda will change only when ordinary people take control of it.
Our Unequal Democracy Christopher Jencks
Economic and political inequality reinforce each other and compromise democracy.
The Narrowing of Civic Life Theda Skocpol
Professioanally run and donor-funded organizations are trampling America's real grass roots. What's the upshot? Our democracy suffers and elites dominate.
Health and Wealth Lawrence R. Jacobs and James A. Morone
Our appalling health inequality reflects and reinforces society's other gaps.