Elizabeth Warren Takes On the ‘Gig Economy’ Elizabeth Warren Takes On the ‘Gig Economy’
It’s one of the first serious attempts by Democrats to deal with the new part-time model for work.
May 20, 2016 / George Zornick
Without More Even Investment, Universal Pre-K Won’t Be Universal Without More Even Investment, Universal Pre-K Won’t Be Universal
When pre-K teachers at community centers typically make $27,000 less than public elementary-school teachers, how can we expect quality early-childhood education?
May 20, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen
Against Trump, Clinton Should Resist the Temptation of Triangulation Against Trump, Clinton Should Resist the Temptation of Triangulation
By running a progressive campaign and winning, Clinton can do something lasting and important. She can move the center to the left.
May 10, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Asking for a Friend: How Do I Stop Harassment Without Involving the Police in a Gentrifying Neighborhood? Asking for a Friend: How Do I Stop Harassment Without Involving the Police in a Gentrifying Neighborhood?
Plus, a woman’s boyfriend has a tax crisis.
May 5, 2016 / Liza Featherstone
Just Because Big Coal Is Collapsing Doesn’t Mean Appalachia Has to Follow Just Because Big Coal Is Collapsing Doesn’t Mean Appalachia Has to Follow
Is an environmentally sustainable economic transition possible?
May 4, 2016 / Michelle Chen
$15 an Hour Won’t Help These Workers $15 an Hour Won’t Help These Workers
A higher minimum wage is necessary, but not enough, to lift part-time workers out of poverty.
May 2, 2016 / Michelle Chen
The Lesson for Progressives in Bernie’s Pennsylvania Loss The Lesson for Progressives in Bernie’s Pennsylvania Loss
The primary unmasked once again the very real racial rift in Sanders’s support—and in progressive politics.
Apr 27, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home Women Won’t Have Equality Until Dads Stay Home
Here’s how it works.
Apr 20, 2016 / Bryce Covert
Want Your Kids to Get a Good Education? Support Their Teachers’ Workplace Rights Want Your Kids to Get a Good Education? Support Their Teachers’ Workplace Rights
A new lawsuit pits teachers’ rights against students’ access to quality education. That argument doesn’t hold water.
Apr 20, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know
Hillary’s “support” is welcome, and a sign that our movement has come far, but let’s be clear: She hasn’t always supported a $15 minimum wage.
Apr 18, 2016 / Kshama Sawant