Working class

Beijing Taxi

Cabbies Are Driving the Opposition to China’s Ridesharing Revolution Cabbies Are Driving the Opposition to China’s Ridesharing Revolution

Taxi drivers are striking back to defend their right to a fair living.

Jul 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker holds a dollar bill as he announces his 2016 Republican presidential campaign.

Scott Walker Thinks Minimum Wage Is a ‘Lame Idea’ Scott Walker Thinks Minimum Wage Is a ‘Lame Idea’

The Republican Party used to back fair wages, but the anti-labor governor of Wisconsin is running against that legacy.

Jul 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Scott Walker

Scott Walker Campaigns Against Unions, Wages, and Weekends Scott Walker Campaigns Against Unions, Wages, and Weekends

On the eve of his presidential announcement, the governor signed an anti-worker budget. Now he wants to do to America what he did to Wisconsin.

Jul 13, 2015 / John Nichols

Prison block

I Thought I’d Escaped Poverty. Then I Went to Prison. I Thought I’d Escaped Poverty. Then I Went to Prison.

One woman’s story of the myth of rehabilitative incarceration.

Jul 13, 2015 / Amme Voz

There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave

There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave There’s Finally Momentum Behind Paid Sick Leave

Grassroots pressure turned what some considered a fringe issue into a political juggernaut.

Jun 30, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords How Andrew Cuomo Sold Out New York City Renters to a Pack of Wealthy Landlords

As protesters camp out in Albany to demand better protections for renters, lawmakers cop out on their consituents with a lukewarm rent regulation agreement.

Jun 25, 2015 / Sarah Jaffe

Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins

Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins

Three things we need right now if the Affordable Care Act is going to create a functioning and equitable healthcare system.

Jun 25, 2015 / Kai Wright

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

The United Kingdom’s political landscape is now as fractured and unruly as its society.

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

What We Can Learn From the Workers, Activists and Even Politicians Who Tore Down the First Gilded Age

What We Can Learn From the Workers, Activists and Even Politicians Who Tore Down the First Gilded Age What We Can Learn From the Workers, Activists and Even Politicians Who Tore Down the First Gilded Age

Americans were furious at the inequalities of their country 200 years ago. Could they get as angry today?

Apr 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Steve Fraser

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago

Chuy challenges Mayor Rahm Emanuel and insider Democrats.

Apr 1, 2015 / John Nichols

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