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How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big How Women Are Shaping the Labor Movement and Winning Big

And interview with Journalist Sheila Bapat on how domestic workers—mostly immigrant women and women of color—are winning labor protections nationwide.

Jun 12, 2014 / Dani McClain

Uncle Sam Doesn’t Want You—He Already Has You

Uncle Sam Doesn’t Want You—He Already Has You Uncle Sam Doesn’t Want You—He Already Has You

An Air Force veteran explains how we all got drafted into the American national security state.

Jun 12, 2014 / William J. Astore

Jeb Bush Is Still on Track for 2016, Despite the Tea Party

Jeb Bush Is Still on Track for 2016, Despite the Tea Party Jeb Bush Is Still on Track for 2016, Despite the Tea Party

The GOP will settle on someone like Bush, Chris Christie or someone else acceptable to Wall Street and the US Chamber of Commerce—Tea Party be damned.

Jun 12, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault

Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault Migrant Children Accuse Border Patrol Agents of Physical and Sexual Assault

A complaint filed by legal groups details 116 cases of child abuse or mistreatment by border agents, including kicking, death threats and food deprivation.

Jun 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer?

What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer? What if Your Ability to Stay in This Country Depended on Your Employer?

After losing her seasonal position, guestworker Maria Guzman decided to stand up to her former employer.

Jun 12, 2014 / Michelle Chen

I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup

I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup

I’m on my way to the World Cup to take the temperature of Brazil’s historic passion for soccer, as well as its rekindled passion for struggle.

Jun 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy? Will Cantor’s Departure Affect Iran Policy?

Eric Cantor’s fall might mean a change for the House GOP's foreign policies.

Jun 11, 2014 / Ali Gharib

The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency

The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency The Bergdahl Saga as a Window Into Journalistic Transparency

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the Bergdahl scandal. 

Jun 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases?

Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases? Why Are Rhode Island Democrats Blocking Minimum-Wage Increases?

With friends like this, who needs Republicans.

Jun 11, 2014 / Sam Adler-Bell

Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go?

Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go? Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go?

The retail giant acknowledges that a “thorough review” is under way and vows “appropriate action” if violations are discovered.

Jun 11, 2014 / Spencer Woodman

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