Democrats Are Finally Waking Up Democrats Are Finally Waking Up
Two new economic agendas are moving the party in a starkly populist direction.
Jul 26, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin
Progressive politics once thrived in the state, and the need for it still exists.
Jul 25, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jones
How the Left Can Win in the South How the Left Can Win in the South
Bernie Sanders’s crushing defeat across the South should be a wake-up call for progressives—but victory is within reach.
Jul 20, 2017 / Paul Blest
This Massachusetts Nurses’ Union Is Reviving the Strike This Massachusetts Nurses’ Union Is Reviving the Strike
They’re bringing solidarity back, with a little help from Boston’s hard hats.
Jul 19, 2017 / Jane McAlevey
A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful
How would airports change if the workers who made them run earned a living wage?
Jul 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why. VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why.
When governments provide benefits and services that allow its citizens to thrive, everyone wins.
Jul 17, 2017 / The Nation
The Aggressive Anti-Union Campaign at StoryCorps The Aggressive Anti-Union Campaign at StoryCorps
It’s a perfect example of the labor problems mission-driven nonprofits often have.
Jul 17, 2017 / Stephanie Russell-Kraft
Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee has asked for input on our tax system.
Jul 14, 2017 / Rosy Alvarez
Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies
A new survey alleges that the mega-retailer punishes workers for medical absences.
Jul 13, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck
The populist temper of the time is rousing citizens across the country. Politics as usual won’t suffice anymore.
Jul 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel