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Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’

Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’ Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’

It’s as important as ever to reform a corporatized system that’s rigged against the public interest and failing our democracy.

Nov 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Workers rally for a living wage in New York City, Nov. 11, 2015.

Almost Half of All American Workers Make Less Than $15 an Hour Almost Half of All American Workers Make Less Than $15 an Hour

Three years after the first #FightFor15 strike, workers nationwide rallied again yesterday for living wages and union rights.

Nov 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen

New York’s Attorney General Just Won a Settlement With a Coal Giant for Climate Deception. Is Exxon Next?

New York’s Attorney General Just Won a Settlement With a Coal Giant for Climate Deception. Is Exxon Next? New York’s Attorney General Just Won a Settlement With a Coal Giant for Climate Deception. Is Exxon Next?

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a subpoena for nearly four decades’ worth of documents from ExxonMobil.

Nov 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.

Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Strange, True Story of the Man Whose Maid Was Worth Millions

The Strange, True Story of the Man Whose Maid Was Worth Millions The Strange, True Story of the Man Whose Maid Was Worth Millions

Manju Das thought her future was secured when she went to work as the housekeeper for a wealthy corporate executive. Little did she realize how she was being used.

Nov 9, 2015 / Feature / Nilita Vachani

Voters use electronic voting machines on election day, Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.

Reform Wins: Ohio Bans Gerrymandering While Maine and Seattle Bust Big Money Reform Wins: Ohio Bans Gerrymandering While Maine and Seattle Bust Big Money

Billionaires are buying the old politics—but state and local activists are building a new politics that puts democracy first.

Nov 5, 2015 / John Nichols

Protest outside Chase

Is There Such a Thing as a Progressive Bank? Is There Such a Thing as a Progressive Bank?

Meet Amalgamated, a responsible banker.

Nov 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling

J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling

Here’s why this could be the biggest deal of the season.

Nov 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon

Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon

Lawmakers, candidates, and environmental groups are pressing the Department of Justice to probe the oil company’s role in sowing doubt about climate science.

Oct 30, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan, R-Wall Street Paul Ryan, R-Wall Street

The new speaker backs bank bailouts, risky investment schemes, and trade deals that have battered his hometown.

Oct 30, 2015 / John Nichols

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