Working class

Palestinian children

Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial? Is Banning Child Labor Really That Controversial?

Child labor can’t be outlawed by fiat—it needs to be defeated by economic empowerment for whole communities. 

May 23, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Flint Water Pipeline

It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job

A new plan from CAP is a promising first step. 

May 19, 2017 / David Dayen

Call center workers

The Workers Who Answer Your Customer-Service Calls The Workers Who Answer Your Customer-Service Calls

The worsening conditions at offshore call centers has become a central part of AT&T workers’ fight for workplace justice.

May 16, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Trump Carrier Factory

Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers

On almost every measure, Trump is making life worse for the working class.

May 12, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Black Butte Coal Mine

Saving Coal Country by Ending Coal’s Empire Saving Coal Country by Ending Coal’s Empire

A Kentucky coalition has plans to make Appalachia’s transition from fossil fuels a boon for local empowerment.

Apr 27, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Remember When Donald Trump Promised to Save Social Security?

Remember When Donald Trump Promised to Save Social Security? Remember When Donald Trump Promised to Save Social Security?

Instead, the administration is reportedly considering a plan to eliminate the payroll tax and replace it with a VAT.

Apr 18, 2017 / Helaine Olen

Veterans for Trump

Tom Frank: On the Road in Trump Country Tom Frank: On the Road in Trump Country

How Trump won, and why Clinton lost.

Apr 14, 2017 / Audio / Jon Wiener

Federal contract workers on strike

Trump’s Courageous, Valiant Decision to Gut Government Worker Safety Trump’s Courageous, Valiant Decision to Gut Government Worker Safety

Truly admirable: The president has undone regulation ensuring fair pay and safety standards for federal contractors.

Apr 5, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

It is time to revive a peace and justice movement calling for the United States to stop its endless wars and turn its resources and attention to rebuilding our own country.

Apr 4, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Canton March

How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class

Regaining the trust of working-class voters who supported Trump will take more than opposition—it will take a real commitment to addressing the challenges that working people face.

Mar 15, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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