John Burbank

John Burbank is former executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute.

Katie Wilson

How Seattle’s Katie Wilson Launched Her Mayoral Campaign as a Social Movement How Seattle’s Katie Wilson Launched Her Mayoral Campaign as a Social Movement

The precariat is rising.

Aug 12, 2025 / John Burbank

Katie Wilson prepares canvassers in Seattle

Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

She’s running on a populist economic message that puts affordability of care at its heart and mobilized young grassroots organizers.

Jul 18, 2025 / John Burbank

Reinvigorating the Middle Class From the Ground Up Reinvigorating the Middle Class From the Ground Up

There is no adequate federal push to strengthen the middle class. We must focus states and cities on job creation, education and healthcare.

Dec 7, 2010 / John Burbank

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