Economy

Boy watches airstrike Yemen

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 21, 2018 / NationAction

Elizabeth Warren Woburn Town Hall

Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader Elizabeth Warren Could Make a Great Run for President as an Anti-Corruption Crusader

She’s got a plan to drain the swamp that is Donald Trump’s Washington. If she takes it on the campaign trail, that’s terrific.

Aug 21, 2018 / John Nichols

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today

Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today Why Prisoners Are Going On Strike Today

Prisoners are striking to end prison slavery, poor living conditions, and death by incarceration.

Aug 21, 2018 / Raven Rakia

UnAmerican Banking

Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship? Why Is Bank of America Asking Clients About Their Citizenship?

Lenders discriminate against immigrants—and often, it’s perfectly legal.

Aug 20, 2018 / Susie Cagle

A Time Warner Cable service technician works on cable service from a van parked on the Upper West side of the Manhattan borough of New York City

New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All

“Dead skunks on the highway” are more popular than cable companies, so why not replace them with something better?

Aug 20, 2018 / Teke Wiggin

The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF

The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF

All around the world, mothers and pregnant women are undervalued, discriminated against, and punished. 

Aug 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

Residents of three buildings in Central Los Angeles are refusing to pay rent until their landlord agrees to fair rent increases.

Aug 20, 2018 / Armando Aparicio and David Zlutnick

Vio.Me factory in Greece

When Bosses Threatened to Close the Plant, These Greek Workers Took It Over When Bosses Threatened to Close the Plant, These Greek Workers Took It Over

While Greece hails the “end” of its debt crisis, more than one in five remain unemployed.

Aug 20, 2018 / Patrick Strickland

Mandela Barnes Medicaid

The Other Mandela Is Going to Help End Scott Walker’s Governorship The Other Mandela Is Going to Help End Scott Walker’s Governorship

Economic and social- and racial-justice activist Mandela Barnes was just nominated for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.

Aug 17, 2018 / John Nichols

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