Living-Wage Victory in LA
Peter Dreier : Los Angeles
Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.
2004
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Minimum Security
Seeing the limits of living-wage laws, activists seek a raise for all workers.
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Working and Poor in the USA
A vast impoverished population languishes in the midst of our economy.
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Free Martha!
Doug Henwood : White-Collar Crime
In the interests of both individual justice and political clarity Martha Stewart should be found innocent.
2002
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Going Down the Road
In less than eight years, grassroots coalitions coast to coast have won living-wage campaigns in seventy-nine cites and towns.
This week: How the democrats can best pursue a true progressive economic platform and a fair and just immigration policy? The Nation's Bob Moser, John Nichols and Roberto Lovato debate on these two critical issues. (13mb mp3)
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