Economy

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers

Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon

Democrats don't have a strategy for the biggest policy faceoff of the year, and progressives should force them to adopt one. 

Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana

Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.

Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin

Voters in Wisconsin bought the Tea Party line because the president and his party have not been able to provide a believable alternative.

Jun 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The Lessons of Wisconsin The Lessons of Wisconsin

The depressing defeat of the recall suggests that “money power” cannot be easily thwarted, even by determined “people power.”

Jun 6, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols

A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage

Minimum-wage workers today are earning less than they did in 1968—and it’s past time to fix that.

Jun 6, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education?

With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education? With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education?

Our high schools are failing to prepare young people for an unforgiving economy.

Jun 6, 2012 / Blog / Dana Goldstein

Special Offer to Our Readers—$1,500 a Year, for Life Special Offer to Our Readers—$1,500 a Year, for Life

Just thank a union.

Jun 6, 2012 / Gerald W. McEntee and Lee Saunders

Why Taxes Have to Be Raised on the Rich Why Taxes Have to Be Raised on the Rich

And fast.

Jun 6, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich

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