Josh Eidelson: Right-to-Work Laws Are Good for Corporations, Not Workers Josh Eidelson: Right-to-Work Laws Are Good for Corporations, Not Workers
Governor Rick Snyder ignored the interests of Michigan workers to please his corporate backers.
Dec 17, 2012 / Press Room
Voter ID Plunges Forward in Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Alaska Voter ID Plunges Forward in Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Alaska
Just a month from Election Day states are already pining for restrictions in the next election.
Dec 13, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Lee Fang: The Corporate Cash Behind Michigan’s ‘Right to Work’ Legislation Lee Fang: The Corporate Cash Behind Michigan’s ‘Right to Work’ Legislation
What caused Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s political 180 on anti-labor legislation?
Dec 13, 2012 / Press Room
Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills
A very real ideological battle is being waged between labor and the forces that wish to destroy the power of collective bargaining.
Dec 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy
A “right to work” law isn’t about economic development or “freedom.” It’s about increasing the power of corporations.
Dec 12, 2012 / John Nichols
The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Strategy: Gerrymander the Electoral College The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Strategy: Gerrymander the Electoral College
Republicans are supporting a change to the Electoral College that would’ve put Mitt Romney in the White House.
Dec 10, 2012 / Ari Berman
Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan
Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.
Dec 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan
In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.
Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols
The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies
Obama’s re-election inspired residents of states like Louisiana and Alabama to push for independence from the rest of the country. They should be careful what they wish for. ...
Nov 28, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge
Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice
Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.
Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel