Economy

Bill Schuette Winning the Michigan Governor Nomination

An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan

As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.

Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri

A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri

Unions just upset the calculus of the Koch brothers and their corporate allies by winning a landslide victory for labor rights.

Aug 8, 2018 / John Nichols

Health care worker with a stethoscope

Republicans Want to Force People to Work for Their Health Care—What Could Go Wrong? Republicans Want to Force People to Work for Their Health Care—What Could Go Wrong?

By tying Medicaid benefits to work requirements, the Trump administration could deprive thousands of much-needed care.

Aug 7, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Bottled pharmaceuticals

House Democrats Launch a Challenge to Big Pharma House Democrats Launch a Challenge to Big Pharma

New legislation could mark a significant advance in the fight to bring down drug prices.

Aug 7, 2018 / Richard Eskow

US census 2010 letter

Today Is the Deadline to Save the Census Today Is the Deadline to Save the Census

You can also support the #ShutDownGEO protests and confront your senators to demand they reject Brett Kavanaugh.

Aug 7, 2018 / NationAction

USPS Trucks

Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service

The Postal Service embodies the vital role that public institutions can play in advancing the common good.

Aug 7, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

UAW members outside the Nissan plant

A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor

Unions are fighting to overturn a so-called “right-to-work” law. If they win, it will be a huge victory for working Americans.

Aug 6, 2018 / John Nichols

A picture of Abdul El-Sayed during a debate

‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed ‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan discusses the viability of progressive politics in the Midwest.

Aug 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

Elderly woman walks past a mural celebrating Bolivian president Evo Morales

How Evo Morales Stays in Power How Evo Morales Stays in Power

Given the return of a neoliberal right across the region, Morales sees himself as Bolivia’s best defense against the counterrevolutionary trend in Latin America.

Aug 3, 2018 / Hervé Do Alto

Climate protesters

What the ‘New York Times’ Climate Blockbuster Missed What the ‘New York Times’ Climate Blockbuster Missed

Nathaniel Rich’s article illustrates American failures, not global ones.

Aug 2, 2018 / Kate Aronoff

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