The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy
The late organizer helped pave a progressive path forward for New York and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2013 / Lived History / John Atlas and Peter Dreier
Labor Board Sides With Workers: Walmart Can’t Silence Employees Any Longer Labor Board Sides With Workers: Walmart Can’t Silence Employees Any Longer
A landmark ruling by the National Labor Relations Board says Walmart unlawfully harassed and fired employees for protesting.
Nov 19, 2013 / Peter Dreier
To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
In Richmond, California, home prices plummeted 58 percent since their peak. Now the city is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance—and halt the slide into foreclosure.
Jul 12, 2013 / Peter Dreier
Shut Down the Merchants of Death Shut Down the Merchants of Death
It’s time to end the sale of military-style assault weapons to civilians.
Feb 7, 2013 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System
In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.
Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
Remembering Barry Commoner Remembering Barry Commoner
Called the “Paul Revere of ecology,” Barry Commoner followed Rachel Carson as America’s most prominent modern environmentalist.
Oct 1, 2012 / Lived History / Peter Dreier
Today’s Social Justice Heroes Today’s Social Justice Heroes
Let’s celebrate a new generation of activists who challenge the powerful and mobilize the masses.
Jul 11, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Occupy Activists Resurrect May Day for Americans Occupy Activists Resurrect May Day for Americans
Outside the US, May 1 is international workers’ day. Unions, immigrant activists and Occupiers are now resurrecting May Day for Americans.
Apr 27, 2012 / Peter Dreier
Help Stop Pomona College’s Outrageous Anti-Immigrant Actions Help Stop Pomona College’s Outrageous Anti-Immigrant Actions
The National Labor Relations Board has leveled charges against the College for violating federal labor law.
Feb 8, 2012 / StudentNation / Peter Dreier
Is the Perfect Factory Possible? Is the Perfect Factory Possible?
Anti-sweatshop activists are embracing Alta Gracia, a company that is going head-to-head with brands like Nike to sell socially responsible clothing on college campuses.
Oct 19, 2011 / Feature / Peter Dreier