Economy

Work-Sharing: A Socialist Alternative to Layoffs?

Work-Sharing: A Socialist Alternative to Layoffs? Work-Sharing: A Socialist Alternative to Layoffs?

Both unemployment and underemployment could be alleviated through a little-known federal subsidy program.

Oct 20, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014 One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

Hillary Clinton may not be a populist, but she is a savvy politician.

Oct 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Workers Bring $15 Hourly Wage Challenge to Walmart

Workers Bring $15 Hourly Wage Challenge to Walmart Workers Bring $15 Hourly Wage Challenge to Walmart

In protests around the country on Thursday, Walmart workers presented a simple demand: full-time work at $15 an hour.

Oct 17, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Scott Walker’s Minimum Wage Argument Is Even Dumber Than You Think

Scott Walker’s Minimum Wage Argument Is Even Dumber Than You Think Scott Walker’s Minimum Wage Argument Is Even Dumber Than You Think

Why opposing a wage increase while simultaneously bashing government assistance isn’t just callous—it’s also dumb policy.

Oct 16, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Freezing Eggs Is an Extreme Example of How We’ve Privatized the Work/Family Clash

Freezing Eggs Is an Extreme Example of How We’ve Privatized the Work/Family Clash Freezing Eggs Is an Extreme Example of How We’ve Privatized the Work/Family Clash

It's important for women to have access to egg freezing if they want it, but it's a terrible solution to the fact that our society makes it so hard to parent and work.

Oct 16, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

John Nichols appeared on All In with Chris Hayes Wednesday night to talk about how the minimum wage debate in Wisconsin could doom Scott Walker’s re-election campaign and tank his ...

Oct 16, 2014 / Nation in the News / John Nichols and Edward Hart

Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Even Red-State Voters Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

Eighty percent of Americans want to hike wages, but powerful Republicans keep saying no.

Oct 15, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols

When the Workday Never Really Ends

When the Workday Never Really Ends When the Workday Never Really Ends

Flexible scheduling is creating an on-call nightmare for working people.

Oct 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Big Soda Is Outspending Its Opposition 10-to-1 to Fight a Soda Tax in Berkeley

Big Soda Is Outspending Its Opposition 10-to-1 to Fight a Soda Tax in Berkeley Big Soda Is Outspending Its Opposition 10-to-1 to Fight a Soda Tax in Berkeley

Berkeley residents overwhelmingly support the measure, but beverage companies are fighting back.

Oct 14, 2014 / Anna Lappé

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.

Oct 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

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