Welcome to the McJobs Recovery Welcome to the McJobs Recovery
What does the fact that a million souls flocked to McDonald's in search of a steady paycheck say about the American economy?
May 9, 2011 / Andy Kroll
Wisconsin-Style Occupation Planned in California Wisconsin-Style Occupation Planned in California
Teachers in California have planned a Wisconsin-style sit-in at their state's Capitol to oppose education cuts.
May 6, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP Governor’s Anti-Labor Agenda, Giving Key Election Win to Democrats Wisconsin Voters Reject GOP Governor’s Anti-Labor Agenda, Giving Key Election Win to Democrats
In a key electoral test of Governor Scott Walker's agenda, a legislative seat previously held by a top Walker aide is filled with a Democrat. The win provides momentum fo...
May 4, 2011 / John Nichols
Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare! Keep Your Hands Off My Medicare!
As Republicans pursue one of the most unpopular programs in recent memory, progressives have an opportunity to reset the terms of the debate.
May 3, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Millions March for Labor Rights Millions March for Labor Rights
Millions of people around the globe hit the streets to demand better working conditions and a path to citizenship and to decry the growing class divide.
May 2, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested
More than 100 May Day protests are planned in the U.S. today. Meanwhile, massive international protests have resulted in police arresting labor and solidarity activists.
May 1, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights
This weekend, labor and immigrant rights’ advocates will join forces to combat the anti-union legislation sweeping the country.
Apr 29, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Governor Christie Goes to War on Working Families Governor Christie Goes to War on Working Families
The Reverend Al Sharpton and education and labor leaders will participate in protests today opposing the governor’s treatment of working families.
Apr 26, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
The Warped US Tax System: Taxpayers Subsidize Their Own Destruction The Warped US Tax System: Taxpayers Subsidize Their Own Destruction
In 2010, Boeing received a net tax refund of $137 million from state and local governments despite earning more than $4 billion in pretax profits. But instead of investing back int...
Apr 24, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Winter Soldiers Outshine Sunshine Patriots as Palin’s Madison Rally Is Overwhelmed by Protest Crowd Winter Soldiers Outshine Sunshine Patriots as Palin’s Madison Rally Is Overwhelmed by Protest Crowd
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin jetted into Wisconsin to cheer up backers of Governor Scott Walker. But her tepid crowd of Tea Partisans was overwhelmed by masses of cowbel...
Apr 17, 2011 / John Nichols