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Josh Eidelson: The True Power of Walmart Workers Josh Eidelson: The True Power of Walmart Workers

A historic, nation-wide strike on the megastore’s most profitable day could have a “permanent impact” on the Walmart brand. 

Nov 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Walmart Asks a Judge to Block Historic Strikes Walmart Asks a Judge to Block Historic Strikes

What’s the real purpose of Walmart’s Labor Board charge against the United Food & Commerical Workers Union? 

Nov 19, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Vulture Capitalism Ate Your Twinkies

Vulture Capitalism Ate Your Twinkies Vulture Capitalism Ate Your Twinkies

It wasn’t Hostess workers or their union that wrecked the company. It was a Bain-like private-equity company.

Nov 19, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

An Easy Task for Congress: Save the Post Office An Easy Task for Congress: Save the Post Office

A lame-duck Congress manufactured the current “postal crisis.” This lame-duck Congress could fix it.

Nov 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest Walmart Strike Spreads to Texas as Organizers Promise Massive Black Friday Protest

Dallas Walmart workers are walking back out on strike.

Nov 16, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform? Naomi Klein: Could Superstorm Sandy Create Space for Progressive Reform?

In the wake of the superstorm, we need to involve communities—not corporations—in reconstruction efforts. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers Walmart Ex-Employee Was Handcuffed in Front of Workers

The superstore is cracking down on organizers as they rally support for a "Black Friday" strike. 

Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Occupy Wall Street Activists Buy Up Debt to Abolish It Occupy Wall Street Activists Buy Up Debt to Abolish It

The Strike Debt movement is planning a Rolling Jubilee—a bailout of the people, by the people. 

Nov 12, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires

Whoever wins on November 6, progressive campaigns will continue to target the tiny elite that rules the country.

Oct 31, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Buddy Roemer: Banks Need to Put the Customer First

Buddy Roemer: Banks Need to Put the Customer First Buddy Roemer: Banks Need to Put the Customer First

The former Louisiana governor and Republican presidential candidate is sick of the greedy banking practices that led to the financial crisis.

Oct 26, 2012 / Video / The Nation Video

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