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Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue

Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue

Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.

Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington? The Coal Industry Is Imploding. Why Is it Still So Powerful in Washington?

As its battle against the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan intensifies, Big Coal is getting a lot of help from friends in high places.

Mar 25, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South

A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South

The Supreme Court says GOP-drawn redistricting maps in Alabama may be unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.

Mar 25, 2015 / Ari Berman

Inequality and Broken Windows

Inequality and Broken Windows Inequality and Broken Windows

Eric responds to his critics and reviews the best shows of the week in today's Altercation.

Mar 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Tell the Election Success Stories, Too

Tell the Election Success Stories, Too Tell the Election Success Stories, Too

As we look to 2016, it’s important to recognize the positive actions taken toward more democratic elections.

Mar 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment

The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.

Mar 25, 2015 / George Zornick

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral Remembering Those Murdered At Oscar Romero’s Funeral

Dozens of poor El Salvadorans were killed during the bishop’s funeral thirty five years ago.

Mar 25, 2015 / Greg Grandin

A Q&A With Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter

A Q&A With Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter A Q&A With Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter

The force behind the burgeoning movement talks about the resurgent fight for black liberation.

Mar 24, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate

‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate ‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate

When Chris Borland was trying to figure out his future, he spoke to an old school NFL rebel.

Mar 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today!

Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today! Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today!

Brought to you by in advance through the miracle of tomorrow-vision!

Mar 24, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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