Longer Hours, More Stress, No Extra Pay: It’s Not Just Amazon, It’s the Modern Workplace Longer Hours, More Stress, No Extra Pay: It’s Not Just Amazon, It’s the Modern Workplace
It may look like more and more workers are workaholics. In fact, they are just powerless.
Aug 26, 2015 / Bryce Covert
Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran Join a Day of Action to Support Diplomacy With Iran
Today people across the country will gather outside congressional offices in support of diplomacy over war.
Aug 25, 2015 / NationAction
You Can Wipe Out Coal, but You Can’t Bring the Mountains Back You Can Wipe Out Coal, but You Can’t Bring the Mountains Back
The coal industry in West Virginia is collapsing, leaving uncertainty and a drastically altered skyline in its wake.
Aug 25, 2015 / Laura Gottesdiener
I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race
It’s way past time for everyone, and certainly anyone who considers themselves a progressive, to center race in our conversations.
Aug 24, 2015 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Home Healthcare Workers Haven’t Qualified for Minimum Wage for 80 Years. Now They Do. Home Healthcare Workers Haven’t Qualified for Minimum Wage for 80 Years. Now They Do.
The workers caring for some of our most vulnerable citizens are finally receiving the recognition they deserve.
Aug 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Today’s Sports News Would Boggle the Mind of a 1965 Sportswriter Today’s Sports News Would Boggle the Mind of a 1965 Sportswriter
If a sportswriter from 50 years ago traveled to 2015, they would think the world had been turned on its head.
Aug 21, 2015 / Dave Zirin
August 21, 1940: Leon Trotsky Dies August 21, 1940: Leon Trotsky Dies
“The blood feud between the two revolutionaries went on to the end.”
Aug 21, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Defend Planned Parenthood Against Republican Attacks Defend Planned Parenthood Against Republican Attacks
After anti-choice activists released a misleading video, Republicans are intent on defunding Planned Parenthood—once again putting women’s access to much-needed health care at risk...
Aug 20, 2015 / NationAction
The War on Women in Israel The War on Women in Israel
Sexist laws and institutions threaten all women in Israel, but Arab women are beset from all sides.
Aug 19, 2015 / Samuel Thrope
There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It? There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It?
A story of why we need Housing First.
Aug 19, 2015 / James Abro
