Economy

Regulations Are Killed, and Kids Die

Regulations Are Killed, and Kids Die Regulations Are Killed, and Kids Die

Under pressure, the Obama administration withdrew rules barring young laborers from dangerous work—a decision with grave consequences for several families.

Nov 12, 2013 / Feature / Mariya Strauss

The ‘Democratic Wing’ of the Democratic Party Wakes Up

The ‘Democratic Wing’ of the Democratic Party Wakes Up The ‘Democratic Wing’ of the Democratic Party Wakes Up

Progressives are waging fights within the Democratic Party, and they’re gaining ground.

Nov 12, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Democrats need to embrace the senator’s populist policies and rhetoric.

Nov 12, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education

‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education ‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education

The New Public offers a powerful look at poverty’s impact on education.

Nov 11, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth? Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

The largest public school police department in the nation targets children who are as young as six years old. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Ten bills blocking paid sick days have been passed, seven this year alone. But that doesn’t have progressives down.

Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless

The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless The Next ‘Cliff’ Threatens the Long-Term Jobless

Time for Congress to start planning ahead.

Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery

Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery

The domestic workers’ rights movement offers powerful lessons for the broader fight against forced labor, trafficking and servitude.

Nov 7, 2013 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Nisha Varia and Foreign Policy In Focus

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose The Scott Walker Effect: Helping Democrats Win and Republicans Lose

The Wisconsin governor wants to be the GOP presidential nominee. But he had a lousy 2013 Election Day.

Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The GOP’s Poverty Denialism

The GOP’s Poverty Denialism The GOP’s Poverty Denialism

According to many conservatives, the poor have it easy.

Nov 6, 2013 / Editorial / Michelle Goldberg

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