A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor
“We’ve been through a lot of fights, but this is a different kind of fight," explained Biden. “This is a fight for the heart and soul of the labor movement. ...
Sep 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers? When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers?
We need to respect government workers' vital service as being separate from the corruption and bureaucracy that have tarnished Washington's reputation.
Sep 6, 2011 / Video / Morning Joe
Give It Away Give It Away
A conversation with some of the top figures in American philanthropy reveals a shared belief in the power of institutional giving to benefit the most vulnerable among us.
Sep 6, 2011 / Sasha Abramsky
Stop Bashing Government Workers Stop Bashing Government Workers
In the wake of Hurricane Irene and on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, public workers deserve much better.
Sep 6, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Detroit, Obama Hails Auto Industry’s Comeback In Detroit, Obama Hails Auto Industry’s Comeback
Bailouts saved the Big Three from collapsing, and Obama was in town on Labor Day to celebrate—but auto jobs alone won’t keep the city’s workers afloat.
Sep 6, 2011 / Anna Clark
Guitars and Bagpipes: Tom Morello’s Justice Tour Links Rockers and Unions for a Labor Day Fightback Guitars and Bagpipes: Tom Morello’s Justice Tour Links Rockers and Unions for a Labor Day Fightback
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, along with comrades such as the MC5’s Wayne Kramer and Rise Against’s Tom McIlrath, will launch the Justice Tour of labor battle...
Sep 4, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Obama Better Give One Hell of a Speech Obama Better Give One Hell of a Speech
Zero job growth, a 16.2 percent real unemployment rate, a shrinking work week, declining pay: Obama has his Labor Day work cut out for him.
Sep 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin Cheese, Brats, Beer, Polka, Unions! The Homegrown Revolution in Wisconsin
The forces fighting against Gov. Scott Walker’s anti-union agenda are halting the Tea Party’s momentum. Will President Obama stand with them?
Sep 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden
‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan ‘Moderate’ Jon Huntsman Releases Right-Wing ‘Jobs’ Plan
The first Republican candidate's jobs plan is just a collection of right wing talking points.
Sep 1, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler
Executive Pay and the Great Tax Dodge Executive Pay and the Great Tax Dodge
A new report on excessive CEO salaries underscores the need to restore sanity to pay equity and corporate taxes.
Aug 31, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel