The Case That Blew the Lid Off the World Bank’s Secret Courts The Case That Blew the Lid Off the World Bank’s Secret Courts
How Bolivian protesters and global activists exposed the dark side of global trade pacts and paved the way for the battles to come.
Apr 29, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Jim Shultz and Foreign Policy In Focus
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
Here Are All the Ways People Are Dying at Work Here Are All the Ways People Are Dying at Work
Workers die because those in power look the other way.
Apr 29, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid
“America does not belong to the billionaire class,” he says, “it belongs to all of us.”
Apr 29, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Days of Rage in Baltimore and Mexico Days of Rage in Baltimore and Mexico
Protesters on both sides of the border are revolting against the same transnational policing and trade policies.
Apr 28, 2015 / Blog / Greg Grandin
Two Senate Dems Challenge Obama: Release the TPP Text Two Senate Dems Challenge Obama: Release the TPP Text
Apr 25, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick
Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP
In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.
Apr 24, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick
Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor
Two leading Senate Democrats blasted the Obama administration for arm-twisting on TPP.
Apr 23, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick
Poor People Need a Higher Wage, Not a Lesson in Morality Poor People Need a Higher Wage, Not a Lesson in Morality
David Brooks’ rendition of poverty is as “representative” of people with low-incomes as corrupt corporate titans are of small entrepreneurs.
Apr 22, 2015 / Greg Kaufmann
Have We Seen the End of the 8-Hour Day? Have We Seen the End of the 8-Hour Day?
Unpredictable days, part-time work, and digital scheduling—welcome to the new battle over the clock.
Apr 22, 2015 / Feature / Nathan Schneider