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Union march

Democratic candidates haven’t always had labor’s back—but Republicans are intent on ending collective bargaining altogether.

Whoever wins on November 6, progressive campaigns will continue to target the tiny elite that rules the country.

Wilson served on the president’s auto industry task force and says Romney has “really mishandled” the issue.

Hurricane Sandy water

It’s time to ditch the political euphemisms, and start calling lies, theft and greed by their true name.

The former Louisiana governor and Republican presidential candidate is sick of the greedy banking practices that led to the financial crisis.

Mark the name of R. Glenn Hubbard, the man who will make your life miserable if Mitt Romney is elected president.

Wal-Mart shopping cart

In the latest action against the union-busting low-wage retailer, labor organizers may have finally found a strategy that works.

Mitt Romney

How Mitt and Ann made millions—and Mitt’s hedge fund donors made billions—from the auto-industry rescue that he condemned.

Blogs

Head Start cuts in Washington State show just how dumb and shortsighted the sequester is.

June 7, 2013

Three Oregonians testifed in the Senate about the lives of the working poor and the state of the American Dream.

June 7, 2013

The National Organization for Women's president says the Obamas have "screwed up" by praising Walmart.

June 6, 2013

Interest rates on student loans are set to double on July 1—putting college out of reach for many families. 

June 6, 2013

A Walmart pep rally and a union-backed protest took place some fifty feet apart at Walmart’s Bentonville "home office."

June 5, 2013

Get to know the CEOs, investors and consultants converging on Bentonville this week to decide the future of the company.

June 5, 2013

The government "needs to name and shame companies that refuse to pay their interns," says the group Intern Aware.

June 3, 2013

The Senate’s last World War II veteran, who has died at age 89, fought for big, bold government investments in jobs and infrastructure. And he was right to do so.

June 3, 2013

Thousands sign petitions embracing Tammy Baldwin's declaration working families.

June 1, 2013

Student groups and their allies confronted Sallie Mae at its annual shareholders meeting yesterday. 

May 31, 2013