Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War. Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Battle. Here’s How He Can Win the War.
Winning in November isn’t enough. A Mayor Mamdani will need a mass movement behind him to overcome an establishment that wants to crush him.
Aug 28, 2025 / Eric Blanc, Emily Lemmerman, and Wen Zhuang
If Trump Crushes Federal Workers, We’re All Next If Trump Crushes Federal Workers, We’re All Next
Bosses everywhere are itching to wage a DOGE-style war against their workers. That’s why it’s so important that Trump and Musk fail.
Feb 19, 2025 / Eric Blanc
Should the Labor Movement Prioritize the Push for Sectoral Bargaining? Should the Labor Movement Prioritize the Push for Sectoral Bargaining?
Larry Cohen argues that the labor movement should seek power not solely in individual workplaces but in entire industries, while Eric Blanc writes that the priority should be union...
Mar 3, 2023 / The Debate / Larry Cohen and Eric Blanc
Minneapolis Educators Strike for the Common Good Minneapolis Educators Strike for the Common Good
With public schools in limbo nationwide, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Mar 8, 2022 / Eric Blanc
How a Rank-and-File Revolt in Las Vegas Dealt Bernie a Winning Hand How a Rank-and-File Revolt in Las Vegas Dealt Bernie a Winning Hand
Inside the Bellagio caucus, a workforce made up mostly of women of color buried the “Bernie Bro” myth forever.
Feb 24, 2020 / Eric Blanc
The Chicago Teachers Strike Proves We Can’t Rely on Democrats The Chicago Teachers Strike Proves We Can’t Rely on Democrats
Anyone interested in the future of public education and the Democratic Party should pay close attention to the school strike in Chicago.
Oct 21, 2019 / Eric Blanc
Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day
There was plenty of conflict at the DSA’s national convention, but delegates came out of it with a clear plan for the fight ahead.
Aug 7, 2019 / Eric Blanc
The Educators’ Revolt Is Spreading to Oakland The Educators’ Revolt Is Spreading to Oakland
Starting February 21, Oakland teachers will be on strike to reverse the dismantling of their school system.
Feb 21, 2019 / Eric Blanc
Denver Students Take the Lead as Teachers Strike Denver Students Take the Lead as Teachers Strike
Working-class students of color are mobilizing to support their striking teachers and against privatizing district leaders.
Feb 12, 2019 / StudentNation / Eric Blanc
What the LA Teachers Won, and How They Won It What the LA Teachers Won, and How They Won It
Through their historic strike, Los Angeles teachers have taught working people across the country how to fight back and win.
Jan 24, 2019 / Eric Blanc