Can American Labor Survive Prop 22? Can American Labor Survive Prop 22?

The California ballot measure could be the most radical undoing of labor legislation since Taft-Hartley.

Nov 10, 2020 / Wilfred Chan

Opportunity Knocks: Canvassing in the Time of Covid Opportunity Knocks: Canvassing in the Time of Covid

While Democrats abandoned in-person door knocking because of the pandemic, Republicans never stopped. Democrats have finally decided to end their unilateral disarmament.

Oct 23, 2020 / Daniel Judt and Maxwell Ulin

Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities Corporate Consultants Set Their Targets on American Universities

The administration of The New School has sought the services of a firm founded by alumni of Enron-affiliated Arthur Andersen.

Oct 23, 2020 / StudentNation / Jaskiran Dhillon, Cinzia Arruzza, and AAUP-TNS Media Collective

Will Union Workers Deliver Nevada For Biden? Will Union Workers Deliver Nevada For Biden?

Oct 21, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue

In a state Democrats have all but abandoned, the daughter of a coal miner represents a growing progressive wave.

Oct 14, 2020 / Daniel Boguslaw

How Workers Can Achieve Real Power How Workers Can Achieve Real Power

We can build a sectoral bargaining system—and strong, democratic, worker-driven unions—from the ground up.

Sep 7, 2020 / Lynn Rhinehart

A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden

Instead of portraying Biden as “a savior,” the United Electrical union argues for beating Trump and then pressuring the Democrats.

Sep 5, 2020 / John Nichols

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

Abandonment of ships, “flags of convenience,” and lax law enforcement are common at sea, often with tragic consequences.

Sep 2, 2020 / Ian Urbina

Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football

It’s the one thing that might distract Americans from the abysmal GOP-led response to the pandemic.

Aug 12, 2020 / Dave Zirin

How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful? How Did Police Unions Get So Powerful?

Police unions are on the defensive for perhaps the first time since their formation. It’s been a long time coming.

Jul 2, 2020 / Ross Barkan