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‘Tech’ Is Political—How We Respond to It Needs to Be Just as Political

‘Tech’ Is Political—How We Respond to It Needs to Be Just as Political ‘Tech’ Is Political—How We Respond to It Needs to Be Just as Political

New technologies will not solve our problems: People acting collectively will.

May 27, 2015 / Editorial / Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends

Hillary Clinton is trying to recast herself as the future president of the people—but she’ll need more than a PR campaign to erase her long-standing ties to Wall Street...

May 7, 2015 / Nomi Prins

Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office?

Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office? Will Preet Bharara, New York’s Anti-Corruption Crusader, Run for Higher Office?

The powerful US Attorney insists he’s not interested—but even if he changes his mind, recent legal setbacks may foil his chances.

Apr 29, 2015 / Feature / William D. Cohan

Quashing the Comcast Merger Is Just the Beginning

Quashing the Comcast Merger Is Just the Beginning Quashing the Comcast Merger Is Just the Beginning

A new antitrust movement is on the march.

Apr 29, 2015 / Editorial / Zephyr Teachout

2015 Could Be the Start of a Green Energy Revolution

2015 Could Be the Start of a Green Energy Revolution 2015 Could Be the Start of a Green Energy Revolution

There are four big reasons fossil fuel could go the way of the dinosaur sooner than we think.

Apr 16, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

Five Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, BP’s Most Vulnerable Victims Are Still Struggling

Five Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, BP’s Most Vulnerable Victims Are Still Struggling Five Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, BP’s Most Vulnerable Victims Are Still Struggling

BP agreed to a $7.8 billion settlement, but still hasn’t paid out most Gulf Coast businesses.

Apr 15, 2015 / Feature / Katy Reckdahl

Can Labor Bring Wall Street Back to Main Street?

Can Labor Bring Wall Street Back to Main Street? Can Labor Bring Wall Street Back to Main Street?

Wells Fargo workers are protesting the bank’s predatory practices.

Apr 13, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington? The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

As its battle against the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan intensifies, Big Coal is getting a lot of help from friends in high places.

Mar 25, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

A World of Sports Worth Fighting For

A World of Sports Worth Fighting For A World of Sports Worth Fighting For

Competitive athletics are far too important to leave to greedy businessmen and corporations.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Dave Zirin

The Big Fix

The Big Fix The Big Fix

Bringing back a strong and healthy labor movement is everybody’s job—but to do it, we’ll have to change our corporate and political models as well.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

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