NIH Fellows Win Recognition as Workers With the Right to Join a Union NIH Fellows Win Recognition as Workers With the Right to Join a Union
One day after a Nation story reported claims that National Institute Fellows were "trainees" not "workers," the NIH changed its mind.
Aug 14, 2023 / Peter Lucas
The New Law to Protect Pregnant Workers Is Already Changing Lives The New Law to Protect Pregnant Workers Is Already Changing Lives
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act “flips the script” on employers and obligates them to accommodate their pregnant employees.
Aug 14, 2023 / Bryce Covert
It’s Time to Abolish Legacy Admissions It’s Time to Abolish Legacy Admissions
In our current system, children of college graduates already have a sizable advantage. But removing legacy and donor preferences is only the first step.
Aug 14, 2023 / StudentNation / Harold Klapper
A Federal Judge Warned Trump Not to Make “Inflammatory Statements” A Federal Judge Warned Trump Not to Make “Inflammatory Statements”
In proceedings for Trump’s criminal case, a judge ruled that he should be kept from making statements that might amount to witness intimidation or jury tampering.
Aug 11, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism
He’ll attack the prosecutors and judges bringing him to justice for “criminalizing” politics no matter what Democrats say.
Aug 11, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money? Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money?
The charmed life of Richard Hanania.
Aug 11, 2023 / Jeet Heer
A Progressive Icon Returns to Western Politics A Progressive Icon Returns to Western Politics
Former Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson is running for his former office on a mission to confront the city’s housing crisis.
Aug 11, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money
Americans can certainly brag about one thing this country has beyond compare: the most expensive military around.
Aug 11, 2023 / William Astore
Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids Kentucky’s Anti-LGBTQ “Parental Rights” Law Is a Disaster for Families, Teachers, and Kids
SB 150 recommends that schools use incorrect pronouns and limit sex education, while banning gender-affirming care for trans minors. “They’re actively targeting us.”
Aug 11, 2023 / StudentNation / Nadia Scharf