Economy

Philip Murphy

What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election

Two governors, many legislators and several big-city mayors will be chosen—and a New Jersey Democrat has big ideas about taking on big banks.

Nov 7, 2017 / John Nichols

Mnuchin Trump

Steven Mnuchin Is Donald Trump’s Most Loyal Minion Steven Mnuchin Is Donald Trump’s Most Loyal Minion

In between private jet trips, he shills for Trump’s disastrous policies and racist rhetoric.

Nov 7, 2017 / Nomi Prins

Charles Schumer

Have Democrats Learned Their Lesson? There’s Reason for Hope. Have Democrats Learned Their Lesson? There’s Reason for Hope.

Democrats will have to work harder to establish a clear, compelling vision of what they are for beyond opposition to Trump.

Nov 7, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bonn climate conference

The Paris Climate Accord Didn’t Go Nearly Far Enough—Can Bonn Do Better? The Paris Climate Accord Didn’t Go Nearly Far Enough—Can Bonn Do Better?

If negotiators are going to meaningfully combat the climate crisis this week, they’ll need to forget about pleasing fossil-fuel corporations.

Nov 7, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Poultry farm

A Chicken-Nugget Theory of Capitalism A Chicken-Nugget Theory of Capitalism

One breaded snack can tell us so much.

Nov 7, 2017 / Raj Patel

Stardust Family United

Here’s One Union That Can’t Be Touched by ‘Right to Work’ Laws Here’s One Union That Can’t Be Touched by ‘Right to Work’ Laws

Between thrilling customers with their repertoire of Broadway hits, servers at Ellen’s Stardust Diner have formed a “solidarity union” to fight for better working conditions.

Nov 6, 2017 / Arvind Dilawar

Mitch McConnell

The GOP Tax Bill Is an Attempt to Destroy Government The GOP Tax Bill Is an Attempt to Destroy Government

Americans need more services, not less.

Nov 3, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Ellen Pao’s Step Forward

Ellen Pao’s Step Forward Ellen Pao’s Step Forward

In her new memoir, Pao is hesitant to call the slights, offenses, and blockages she faced what they are: harassment and discrimination.

Nov 3, 2017 / Bryce Covert

Cash bail inmate

In 2017, It’s Still a Crime to Be Poor In 2017, It’s Still a Crime to Be Poor

But across the country, a new movement is pushing back against the criminalization of poverty.

Nov 3, 2017 / Peter Edelman

Domestic Workers United

Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment Women in the Service Sector Are at the Forefront of Resisting Sexual Harassment

Strength in numbers is more powerful than naming and shaming.

Nov 3, 2017 / Column / Kai Wright

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