This Ruling Just Gave Workers a Big Boost in Their Fight Against McDonald’s This Ruling Just Gave Workers a Big Boost in Their Fight Against McDonald’s
The fast-food giant must now admit that it’s responsible for the people it employs.
Aug 1, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Christie Dogged by Pension Protests on Eve of Another New Hampshire Visit Christie Dogged by Pension Protests on Eve of Another New Hampshire Visit
The New Jersey governor may hope to leave the state’s troubles and Bridgegate behind him, but that may be harder than it seems.
Jul 31, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
The Real Solution to Wealth Inequality The Real Solution to Wealth Inequality
Both Republicans and Democrats want to solve economic insecurity by giving people more purchasing power. There’s a better solution.
Jul 30, 2014 / Editorial / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert
Wringing Detroit Dry Wringing Detroit Dry
Detroit residents are fighting austerity for all of us.
Jul 30, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols
Nearly 1 in 3 Restaurant Workers Suffers From Food Insecurity Nearly 1 in 3 Restaurant Workers Suffers From Food Insecurity
“It’s sad that when you work in a restaurant, most of the servers are starving.”
Jul 30, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Little Boxes Little Boxes
Micro-apartments have become trendy in planning circles, but their austerity is just another limit on the aspirations of the poor.
Jul 29, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michael Sorkin
Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC Building a Progressive Alternative to ALEC
Progressives need a counterweight to the ALEC, one built and operated with progressive values in mind. And soon, we might have one.
Jul 29, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages Federal Contractors Strike to Demand Higher Wages
Low-wage federal contract workers are once again asking Obama to raise the minimum wage.
Jul 29, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples? Why Are Postal Workers Boycotting Staples?
Staples is at the center of a highly controversial “public-private partnership” deal to turn its counters into quasi-post offices.
Jul 28, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Poor Parents Need Work-Life Balance Too Poor Parents Need Work-Life Balance Too
A new bill could ease the tightrope that many low-wage workers walk.
Jul 25, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen