Jobless in America Jobless in America
Nation readers who have joined the ranks of the unemployed share their stories--and their suggestions of what government needs to do.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope
Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder
Help Wanted for Green Jobs Help Wanted for Green Jobs
It's inspiring to have a president who talks the talk on green-collar jobs. But we need megawatts, not just megawords.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Doing the Recovery Right Doing the Recovery Right
America's transformation to a clean-energy economy could merge the aims of environmental protection and social justice.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Robert Pollin
Can Labor Revive the American Dream? Can Labor Revive the American Dream?
The business lobby declares war on the Employee Free Choice Act.
Jan 8, 2009 / Feature / Esther Kaplan
Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer
These groups can help.
Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered A Teamster Apart: Ron Carey Remembered
Two colleagues remember Ron Carey, the reformer and Teamsters Union president, who weathered controversy and won battles on his own terms.
Dec 16, 2008 / Feature / Steve Early and Rand Wilson
Learning About Labor Learning About Labor
This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president should restore workers' rights ASAP.
Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Hugh Baran
Detroit’s Auto-da-Fé Detroit’s Auto-da-Fé
In the auto industry's latest trial by fire, Senate Republicans lit the match--and what's left of the economy could go down in flames.
Dec 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Sit-Down in Chicago Sit-Down in Chicago
The plight of striking electrical workers underscores the flaws in Paulson's bailout--and tests Obama's mettle.
Dec 11, 2008 / John Nichols