How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement
A new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big.
Jan 10, 2014 / Bryce Covert
Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission? Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?
The Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman Tom Wheeler announces efforts to “do things differently.”
Jan 10, 2014 / Leticia Miranda
On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio
The text of Harry Belafonte’s inaugural remarks, with additional commentary by Carl Hart.
Jan 10, 2014 / Harry Belafonte and Carl L. Hart
Chicago School: Bill de Blasio’s Shock Doctrine Consultants Chicago School: Bill de Blasio’s Shock Doctrine Consultants
How worried should we be that the de Blasio transition was aided by pals of the Walton Foundation and assorted other 1 percent creeps?
Jan 10, 2014 / Rick Perlstein
No Longer Human No Longer Human
In the eyes of Texas, one woman is now nothing more than a machine.
Jan 10, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue
Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York? Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?
A new report shows that the unsolved homicide rate is far higher for black victims. The problem goes beyond the number of detectives in black neighborhoods.
Jan 10, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks Neocons and Many Democrats Try to Wreck Iran Talks
So far, Harry Reid is holding the line in the Senate, but pressure is building.
Jan 10, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation A ‘Fast Track’ to Less Democracy and More Economic Dislocation
Congress should not surrender its role in shaping of trade agreements—or a fair economy.
Jan 10, 2014 / John Nichols
IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Curb Voter Registration, Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched
The new rules proposed for 501(c)(4) issue groups may miss the mark.
Jan 10, 2014 / Lee Fang
Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money Haiti’s Women Need More Than a Trickle of Aid Money
Preventing further sexual and economic violence will require a more equitable distribution of resources within the country and the hemisphere.
Jan 9, 2014 / Michelle Chen