Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit
Unions, community and religious groups organize to prioritize the interests of working families over the interests of Wall Street bankers.
Jul 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’ Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’
As deceptive right-wing attacks on Social Security continue, some Democrats have gone on the offensive—seeking to expand rather than cut the vital program.
Jul 17, 2014 / Blog / William Greider
If Congress Won’t Raise the Minimum Wage, These Cities Will If Congress Won’t Raise the Minimum Wage, These Cities Will
Since June, San Diego and Los Angeles have passed a trio of minimum wage increases. Which city will be next?
Jul 16, 2014 / Cities Rising / Agnes Radomski and John Thomason
Is Canada’s New Anti–Sex Work Bill Unconstitutional? Is Canada’s New Anti–Sex Work Bill Unconstitutional?
The bill purports to target only those who purchase sex, but threatens to indirectly criminalize many of the services, spaces and personal interactions that would make it poss...
Jul 16, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
When Will the Justice Department Take On Amazon? When Will the Justice Department Take On Amazon?
As the online behemoth strengthens its monopoly over the marketplace, publishers, like bookstores, are in a fight for survival.
Jul 16, 2014 / Editorial / Steve Wasserman
Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Citigroup Just Bought a $7 Billion Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
The collapse of the housing market cost Americans $16 trillion. But the banks that caused it are getting away with a slap on the wrist.
Jul 15, 2014 / Robert Scheer
How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade
While President Peña Nieto celebrates the Aztec Tiger, Mexico’s cartels reach deeper into the legal economy.
Jul 15, 2014 / Christy Thornton and Adam Goodman
Hobby Lobby Is Now Discriminating Against a Transgender Employee Hobby Lobby Is Now Discriminating Against a Transgender Employee
After being denied access to workplace facilities for being transgender, a Hobby Lobby employee is now pressing a discrimination case with the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
Jul 14, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
America: The Impotent Superpower America: The Impotent Superpower
American military and corporate power have triumphed over all rivals—so why does the United States still struggle to impose its will on the world?
Jul 14, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Against Austerity in Detroit: ‘Water Is a Human Right’ Against Austerity in Detroit: ‘Water Is a Human Right’
Citizens organize to block water shutoffs as the UN Special Rapporteur says ”when there is genuine inability to pay, human rights simply forbids disconnections.”
Jul 11, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols