Where the Leadership of Black Women Can Take Us Where the Leadership of Black Women Can Take Us
No economic opportunity agenda for women can be complete without Black women’s needs, experiences and dreams at the forefront.
Feb 26, 2015 / Alicia Garza
What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise What You Should Know About Walmart’s Raise
Workers want full-time jobs and a living wage, not a publicity stunt.
Feb 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers
Voters force school-closing Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff and demand an elected school board.
Feb 25, 2015 / John Nichols
How 262 Cable Technicians Defeated a Union-Busting Giant How 262 Cable Technicians Defeated a Union-Busting Giant
After a three-and-a-half-year struggle, workers in Cablevision’s first unionized shop finally win a contract.
Feb 23, 2015 / Sarah Jaffe
Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation
The 2016 contender who last year warned new anti-labor measures were divisive and “a distraction” is back in for a fight with unions.
Feb 20, 2015 / John Nichols
These Workers Came From Overseas to Help Rebuild After Hurricane Katrina—and Were Treated Like Prisoners These Workers Came From Overseas to Help Rebuild After Hurricane Katrina—and Were Treated Like Prisoners
These guestworkers were vindicated this week when the contractor who arranged their captivity was slapped with a $14 million guilty verdict.
Feb 20, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago? Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago?
The mayor’s spending millions, but unions and progressives are fighting for grassroots democracy.
Feb 19, 2015 / John Nichols
These Lawmakers Think the Minimum Wage Should Be Even Lower These Lawmakers Think the Minimum Wage Should Be Even Lower
In states from South Dakota to Oklahoma, right-wing representatives are pulling every string to try to keep the poor down.
Feb 18, 2015 / Michelle Chen
We Need Syriza in Illinois We Need Syriza in Illinois
When a millionaire governor decrees austerity, it’s time for the left to step up.
Feb 16, 2015 / Jane McAlevey
The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is getting bipartisan pushback against his attack on labor unions.
Feb 16, 2015 / John Nichols