The Unionization of Digital Media The Unionization of Digital Media
A recent string of campaigns show that while unions at “legacy” newspapers are eroding, organizing still has a place in the digital space.
Sep 8, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton
The lack of debates is already inflicting needless damage on Clinton and the Democrats.
Sep 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Venus Williams Could Shock the World Tonight Venus Williams Could Shock the World Tonight
Conventional wisdom expects Serena Williams to emerge triumphant against her sister Venus in their US Open matchup—here’s why that might not happen.
Sep 8, 2015 / Dave Zirin
In El Salvador, Journalism Can Get You Killed In El Salvador, Journalism Can Get You Killed
The recent death threats against three journalists are just another sign of the social breakdown of the most violent country in the world.
Sep 8, 2015 / John Washington
September 8, 1935: Senator Huey Long, ‘The Kingfish,’ Is Fatally Shot in Baton Rouge September 8, 1935: Senator Huey Long, ‘The Kingfish,’ Is Fatally Shot in Baton Rouge
“His was a little dictatorship in domain, but it was grim and vengeful in spirit, and it was a sensational challenge to democracy.”
Sep 8, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
September 7, 1979: Chrysler Asks the US Government for a Bailout September 7, 1979: Chrysler Asks the US Government for a Bailout
“The lesson is that the failure of U.S. industry derives from the failure of corporate-government policies that equate the interests of the American citizen with political and econ...
Sep 7, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Bernie Sanders Joins a Union Picket Line, and It’s Not Just for Labor Day Bernie Sanders Joins a Union Picket Line, and It’s Not Just for Labor Day
The presidential candidate hoists a picket sign and joins the march of labor.
Sep 6, 2015 / John Nichols
September 6, 1901: President William McKinley Is Shot by an Anarchist in Buffalo September 6, 1901: President William McKinley Is Shot by an Anarchist in Buffalo
“The anarchist…proved that the most powerful ruler on earth, though styled a republican and chosen by universal suffrage, was no more exempt than any crowned head from the peril of...
Sep 6, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Behind the Scenes: How the US and Iran Reached Their Landmark Deal Behind the Scenes: How the US and Iran Reached Their Landmark Deal
Exclusive interviews with top-level negotiators reveal how it became a reality.
Sep 5, 2015 / Gareth Porter
September 5, 1972: Israeli Athletes Murdered at the Munich Olympics September 5, 1972: Israeli Athletes Murdered at the Munich Olympics
“The terrorists have said they are in a ‘state of war’ with Israel and the government of Israel sees no reason to dispute that contention or withhold from retaliation in kind.”
Sep 5, 2015 / Richard Kreitner