Liza Featherstone

Contributing Writer

@lfeatherz

Liza Featherstone is a Nation contributing writer and the author of Divining Desire: Focus Groups and the Culture of Consultation.

¿Está Walmart Perdiendo el Apoyo Bipartidista? ¿Está Walmart Perdiendo el Apoyo Bipartidista?

Ha llegado el momento en que demócratas y progresistas conscientes sigan el ejemplo de Nueva York y tomen distancia de este oscuro seductor.

May 4, 2012 / Liza Featherstone

Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster?

Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster? Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster?

In the wake of the Mexican bribery scandal, liberals who had been wooed by the giant retailer are having second thoughts.

May 2, 2012 / Liza Featherstone

Occupy Education

Occupy Education Occupy Education

The Occupy movement takes on neoliberal education reform and the Bloomberg Department of Education.

Dec 19, 2011 / Liza Featherstone

‘Dukes v. Wal-Mart’ and the Limits of Legal Change ‘Dukes v. Wal-Mart’ and the Limits of Legal Change

The Supreme Court ruling is a victory for mega-corporations everywhere and a sign that justice for women and workers can't be won in the courts alone.

Jun 21, 2011 / Liza Featherstone

Justice for Betty Dukes and the Women of Wal-Mart? Justice for Betty Dukes and the Women of Wal-Mart?

If corporate America and right-wing libertarians get their way, thousands of female Wal-Mart employees will never get the substance of their case heard in court.

Mar 30, 2011 / Liza Featherstone

Out of Reach Out of Reach

As the cost of college hits the stratosphere, students are organizing to bring it down to earth.

Jun 10, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

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

Starbucks On Trial Starbucks On Trial

Today Starbucks went on trial in Manhattan, and I had the privilege of attending several hours of the proceedings today. On the way downtown, I noticed that a young woman on the su...

Jul 9, 2007 / Liza Featherstone

Party for the Planet Party for the Planet

This Saturday, people around the world will attend more than 5,000 parties in honor of a much idolized, much abused celeb-of-the-moment. No, it's not Princess Di. These parties aim...

Jul 2, 2007 / Liza Featherstone

Academic Freedom? What’s That? Academic Freedom? What’s That?

It's irresistible to beat up on rich, elite universities like Harvard, Yale and Stanford when they disregard the rights of low-wage workers. (I myself enjoyed beating up on Stanfor...

Jun 28, 2007 / Liza Featherstone

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