John Nichols: The Majority of Americans Support Raising the Minimum Wage John Nichols: The Majority of Americans Support Raising the Minimum Wage
Even 58 percent of Republicans support an increase to $9 an hour.
Nov 14, 2013 / Press Room
French Sabotage on Iran French Sabotage on Iran
Paris apparently blindsided an ill-briefed US secretary of state.
Nov 14, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors Anti-UAW Consultant: Defeat ‘Invading Union Force’ at VW Plant Like Our Confederate Ancestors
An anti-union organizers calls for another bloody battle in the South.
Nov 14, 2013 / Lee Fang
Battle Wounds: American Soldiers’ Painful Journey Home Battle Wounds: American Soldiers’ Painful Journey Home
“War is absurd.”
Nov 14, 2013 / Ann Jones
South Korea: Ground Zero for Food Sovereignty and Community Resilience South Korea: Ground Zero for Food Sovereignty and Community Resilience
South Korea may be better known for its high-tech exports, but its small farmers are leading the way when it comes to food sovereignty and community agriculture.
Nov 14, 2013 / Foreign Policy In Focus, Christine Ahn, and Anders Riel Muller
Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes
The $15-an-hour wage candidate Kshama Sawant takes the lead in a “historic” citywide race.
Nov 14, 2013 / John Nichols
Why Should Thousands of Prisoners Die Behind Bars for Nonviolent Crimes? Why Should Thousands of Prisoners Die Behind Bars for Nonviolent Crimes?
A new ACLU report shows the staggering number of prisoners serving life without parole. In Louisiana, more than 90 percent are black.
Nov 13, 2013 / Liliana Segura
The Progressive Electoral Wave of 2013 The Progressive Electoral Wave of 2013
The big story this November is a cross-country rejection of austerity and inequality and support for social justice.
Nov 13, 2013 / The Editors
Child Labor in the USA Child Labor in the USA
The country must find the political will to end this national disgrace.
Nov 13, 2013 / The Editors
Time to End the Spying Game Time to End the Spying Game
Americans are justifiably upset about the NSA’s sweeping domestic surveillance. But we should be just as concerned about spying on foreigners.
Nov 13, 2013 / David Cole