In the GOP Civil War Over Immigration, Both Sides Are Racists In the GOP Civil War Over Immigration, Both Sides Are Racists
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want cheap labor—not a multiracial democracy.
Jan 3, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Elder Abuse Is No Way to Run a Government Elder Abuse Is No Way to Run a Government
The corridors of power increasingly resemble a nursing home—if not a hospice.
Dec 27, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust
A large majority of voters gave the Biden administration a failing grade on the economy. For the sake of future policy battles, it is worthwhile to try to understand their reasons...
Dec 9, 2024 / James K. Galbraith
This Solar Panel Kills Fascists This Solar Panel Kills Fascists
New York’s Build Public Renewables Act will reduce carbon in the atmosphere, combat inequality, and help workers. It might also defeat Trumpism.
Dec 9, 2024 / Gabriel Hetland
Here in Nebraska, Independents, Abortion Activists, and Even Former Felons May Determine the Result Here in Nebraska, Independents, Abortion Activists, and Even Former Felons May Determine the Result
With the presidential election this close, Omaha’s CD-2 could be decisive. Given the state’s long heritage of nonpartisan politics, that makes the race even harder to call.
Nov 4, 2024 / Paige Oamek
Harris-Walz Must Reclaim Progressivism for Workers, Farmers, and Rural Communities Harris-Walz Must Reclaim Progressivism for Workers, Farmers, and Rural Communities
To win in 2024, Harris and Walz must wholeheartedly commit to a populist vision that makes people’s economic self-determination every bit as important as control of our own bodies...
Oct 31, 2024 / Anthony Flaccavento
How Harris Can Win Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania… and the Presidency How Harris Can Win Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania… and the Presidency
The UAW’s Shawn Fain says a focus on the harm done to workers by Trump’s trade policies can help form a powerful closing message for the Democrats.
Oct 25, 2024 / John Nichols
Grad Students Are Unionizing in Droves. Can Postdocs Lead the Next Wave? Grad Students Are Unionizing in Droves. Can Postdocs Lead the Next Wave?
Postdoctoral fellows are vital to universities—running labs, training students, and writing grants—while being overworked and lacking adequate job protections.
Oct 16, 2024 / StudentNation / Marie-Rose Sheinerman
Millions of Workers Are Due More Overtime Pay. Will They Get It? Millions of Workers Are Due More Overtime Pay. Will They Get It?
New regulations are designed to expand the number of employees entitled to overtime. But the conservative courts have other ideas.
Oct 4, 2024 / Emmet Fraizer
Ballet Dancers’ Next Move: Union Organizing Ballet Dancers’ Next Move: Union Organizing
Contract negotiations have brought higher pensions, mandated rest times, and increased wages for a job that requires intense schedules and years of training.
Oct 4, 2024 / StudentNation / Lucy Tobier