France in the Streets France in the Streets
In cities and towns across France, people are calling for an in-depth economic revamping that favors the working class.
Feb 4, 2009 / Marc Perelman
Jobless in America Jobless in America
Listen to the voices of the newly unemployed, as they tell their stories, vent their frustrations and share ideas of what government must do to help.
Feb 4, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers and Nicholas von Hoffman
Jobless in America Jobless in America
Nation readers who have joined the ranks of the unemployed share their stories--and their suggestions of what government needs to do.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope
Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder
Help Wanted for Green Jobs Help Wanted for Green Jobs
It's inspiring to have a president who talks the talk on green-collar jobs. But we need megawatts, not just megawords.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Doing the Recovery Right Doing the Recovery Right
America's transformation to a clean-energy economy could merge the aims of environmental protection and social justice.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Robert Pollin
Can Labor Revive the American Dream? Can Labor Revive the American Dream?
The business lobby declares war on the Employee Free Choice Act.
Jan 8, 2009 / Feature / Esther Kaplan
Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer
These groups can help.
Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered
Two colleagues remember Ron Carey, the reformer and Teamsters Union president, who weathered controversy and won battles on his own terms.
Dec 16, 2008 / Feature / Steve Early and Rand Wilson
Learning About Labor Learning About Labor
This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president should restore workers' rights ASAP.
Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Hugh Baran