Support the Fast-Food Strikes Support the Fast-Food Strikes
During today’s historic strike, fast-food workers will walk off the job in over 100 cities.
Dec 5, 2013 / Take Action / NationAction
This Commercial Should Make Every Parent Vow to Never Shop at Toys“R”Us This Commercial Should Make Every Parent Vow to Never Shop at Toys“R”Us
The spot explains that nature sucks but a stroll through the plastic corridors of Toys“R”Us is just what young minds need to stimulate their inner creativity and happin...
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too
Writer Zeynep Ton argues workers who are paid fairly and treated respectfully are more productive and innovative.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg
Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline
Yes, Christmas shopping’s start was weak. And so, as to the malls you start out, Remember that your country calls: Your duty is to shop your heart out.
Dec 4, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday
Workers are demanding $15 an hour and the right to form a union without retaliation.
Dec 4, 2013 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy
By handing power to GOP governor’s “emergency manager,” judge threatens retirees, risks a “fire sale” of assets and thwarts the will of the people.
Dec 3, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism
Even non-believers can’t deny the inherent wisdom and clarity of the pontiff’s critique of the modern capitalist economy.
Dec 3, 2013 / Robert Scheer
Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay
An initiative to do just that failed at the ballot box, but gave us all some welcome inspiration.
Dec 2, 2013 / Sarah Anderson and Sam Pizzigati
Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF? Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF?
Either way, Kerry should keep his eye on the need to work closely with Moscow.
Dec 2, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy
The late organizer helped pave a progressive path forward for New York and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2013 / Lived History / John Atlas and Peter Dreier