Economy

Trump Carrier Working Women

Donald Trump Has Betrayed American Workers—Again and Again and Again Donald Trump Has Betrayed American Workers—Again and Again and Again

Despite his campaign promises, Trump has consistently put corporations and the rich ahead of American workers.

Sep 2, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

WV Teachers Strike

Democrats Need to Show a Whole Lot of Solidarity With Labor in 2018 Democrats Need to Show a Whole Lot of Solidarity With Labor in 2018

The surest way to achieve high wages in the face of global competition is to build and maintain strong unions.

Sep 2, 2018 / John Nichols

Harvard University

Affirmative Action Is Under Attack Affirmative Action Is Under Attack

From neighborhood schools to elite universities, diversity in education is under fire.

Aug 31, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Stockton Mayor

Can Cities Pave the Way Toward a Universal Basic Income? Can Cities Pave the Way Toward a Universal Basic Income?

As places like Stockton and Chicago begin to experiment with UBI pilot programs, the idea is finally moving from theory to practice.

Aug 31, 2018 / Sophie Kasakove

Andrew Gillum Campaigning

As Governor, Could Andrew Gillum Set Florida’s Cities Free? As Governor, Could Andrew Gillum Set Florida’s Cities Free?

As mayor of Tallahassee, Gillum launched a campaign against state suppression of local democracy.

Aug 30, 2018 / Simon Davis-Cohen

The Climate-Wrecking Industry… and How to Beat It

The Climate-Wrecking Industry… and How to Beat It The Climate-Wrecking Industry… and How to Beat It

Insisting that we’re all responsible for global warming lets the biggest corporate polluters off the hook.

Aug 30, 2018 / Feature / Jason Mark

Melania Trump: Hero of the People?

Melania Trump: Hero of the People? Melania Trump: Hero of the People?

Amy Wilentz on the first lady, plus Katha Pollitt on the politics of motherhood, and Lee Saunders on unions after Janus.

Aug 30, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

In San Juan, people leave shoes to represent the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Nearly One Year After Hurricane Maria, Build Solidarity With Puerto Rico Nearly One Year After Hurricane Maria, Build Solidarity With Puerto Rico

You can also donate to help reunite separated families and help to “whip the vote” to block Kavanaugh.

Aug 28, 2018 / NationAction

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp

Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.

Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

College Bookstore

Nothing Says ‘Welcome to College’ Like Exorbitant Textbook Prices Nothing Says ‘Welcome to College’ Like Exorbitant Textbook Prices

The cost of textbooks could feed a family of four for a week.

Aug 28, 2018 / StudentNation / Andre Perry

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