Economy

America’s New Harvest of Shame

America’s New Harvest of Shame America’s New Harvest of Shame

Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur visited the tobacco fields of North Carolina. What she saw there should concern all Americans.

Aug 4, 2014 / Marcy Kaptur

Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying

Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying Comcast-Affiliated News Site Censored My Article About Net Neutrality Lobbying

“This is exactly why we need Net Neutrality. We don’t want to live in a world where Comcast or AT&T gets to decide which side of the story you see.”

Aug 1, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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