Class

Fast Food Wages

Demand That Politicians Fight to Get Women a Raise Demand That Politicians Fight to Get Women a Raise

The Economic Policy Institute has released a plan to close the gender wage gap.

Aug 2, 2016 / NationAction

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

In their zeal to defeat Trump, Democrats are getting in the gutter with him—and as a result are on the verge of becoming the Cold War party.

Aug 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Can the Left Reclaim Nationalism?

Can the Left Reclaim Nationalism? Can the Left Reclaim Nationalism?

A leading proponent of globalist capitalism has recanted, advocating instead the development of “responsible nationalism.” Is that an oxymoron?

Aug 2, 2016 / Carne Ross, Sherle R. Schwenninger, Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, and Mark Blyth

These Policies Could Move America Toward a Universal Basic Income

These Policies Could Move America Toward a Universal Basic Income These Policies Could Move America Toward a Universal Basic Income

Small steps, big benefits.

Aug 1, 2016 / Mike Konczal

Elizabeth Warren Speaking

Elizabeth Warren’s Urgent Plea at the DNC Elizabeth Warren’s Urgent Plea at the DNC

An interview with the Massachusetts senator in Philadelphia.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ari Rabin-Havt

Temp workers

Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too

Temp employees often have a hard time figuring out who their real boss is. A new NLRB ruling takes the guesswork out of that conundrum.

Jul 27, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout. 

Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Airport Workers Strike, Philadelphia

Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC

The vote presents a vindication and a challenge to what the DNC calls its “most progressive platform” yet.

Jul 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Jamie Dimon testifies before Senate

It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year

So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.

Jul 15, 2016 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Dispatches From Our Gilded Age

Dispatches From Our Gilded Age Dispatches From Our Gilded Age

Caviar, champagne, and class hatred.

Jul 14, 2016 / Richard Lingeman

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