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Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue

Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue

Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.

Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington? The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

As its battle against the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan intensifies, Big Coal is getting a lot of help from friends in high places.

Mar 25, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South

A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South

The Supreme Court says GOP-drawn redistricting maps in Alabama may be unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.

Mar 25, 2015 / Ari Berman

Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate

Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate

The party is deeply rooted in the political culture of Greece.

Mar 25, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment

Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment

Tony Rodham’s involvement in a gold-mining operation in Haiti is under scrutiny.

Mar 25, 2015 / John Cavanagh

Inequality and Broken Windows

Inequality and Broken Windows Inequality and Broken Windows

Eric responds to his critics and reviews the best shows of the week in today's Altercation.

Mar 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Tell the Election Success Stories, Too

Tell the Election Success Stories, Too Tell the Election Success Stories, Too

As we look to 2016, it’s important to recognize the positive actions taken toward more democratic elections.

Mar 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.

Mar 25, 2015 / George Zornick

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Dozens of poor El Salvadorans were killed during the bishop’s funeral thirty five years ago.

Mar 25, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Noam Chomsky: Democracy Is a Threat to Any Power System

Noam Chomsky: Democracy Is a Threat to Any Power System Noam Chomsky: Democracy Is a Threat to Any Power System

The radical intellectual joined The Nation’s John Nichols to discuss the political debates that have motivated his life’s work.

Mar 25, 2015 / The Nation

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