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Politics of Poverty
¿Qué tanto le importa el cuidado a los hombres? Reflexiones para el día del padre
La pandemia cambió de manera radical las rutinas en los hogares. Esto ha creado una oportunidad para que los hombres asuman responsabilidades de cuidado y trabajo doméstico. El reto ahora se enfoca en cerrar la brecha del cuidad existente. Un nuevo reporte ofrece un plan de acción para hacerlo.
Politics of Poverty
Father’s Day raises the question, How much do men care?
As the pandemic threw many household arrangements out the window, it also opened the door for men to step up to do more hands-on care work. The challenge now is to close the care gap even more. A new report offers an action plan.
Politics of Poverty
Tax the rich!
Corporations and the very wealthy spent years gaming the tax code and pressuring Congress to secure an outlandish goal: Pay no taxes. And it worked. But we have a chance right now to address the sickening inequities of the tax code, and raise revenue for jobs-creating infrastructure and the care economy.
Politics of Poverty
Americans are tired of bankrolling Big Oil. Biden listened–will Congress?
For decades, the fossil fuel industry has enjoyed outlandish subsidies from taxpayers. Congress and the administration finally have the opportunity to stop the handouts, and address climate change, corporate power, and racial justice.
Politics of Poverty
If budgets are moral documents, what values can we see in Biden’s foreign aid budget?
As the largest bilateral aid donor in the world, the US could have a lasting legacy on the global fight against poverty. But we need to take the opportunity and responsibility seriously, and dedicate enough funds to make a difference–especially during the pandemic.
Politics of Poverty
Amazon, listening to workers is good business
Oxfam will be attending the Annual General Meeting of Amazon this week to speak in support of our shareholder resolution, which would put an hourly associate on the Board. Our message is simple: Amazon, listen to your workers.