Meet MacKenzie Scott, Our New Good Billionaire Meet MacKenzie Scott, Our New Good Billionaire
With Bill Gates in disgrace, oligarchy's apologists have been pushing Scott as a replacement. But is Jeff Bezos's ex-wife really an improvement?
Jul 9, 2021 / Tim Schwab
Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done Appointing Lina Khan May Be the Best Thing Joe Biden Has Done
Massive corporations have wielded extraordinary power over our economy for the past 40 years. That’s about to end. Why? Because there’s a new sheriff in town.
Jun 22, 2021 / Morgan Harper and Zephyr Teachout
Amazon’s Investments in Israel Reveal Complicity in Settlements and Military Operations Amazon’s Investments in Israel Reveal Complicity in Settlements and Military Operations
Before you click buy on Prime Day, consider Amazon’s role in terrorizing Palestinians.
Jun 22, 2021 / Charmaine Chua, Jake Alimahomed-Wilson, and Spencer Louis Potiker
Was the Failed Union Drive in Bessemer a Net Positive for the Labor Movement? Was the Failed Union Drive in Bessemer a Net Positive for the Labor Movement?
Will it demonstrate the need for labor law reform—or will it scare workers away from organizing?
May 19, 2021 / The Debate / Alex Han and Adam Ryan
What Next for Amazon Workers? What Next for Amazon Workers?
How labor can leverage the current antitrust revival to advance unionization at Amazon and other giant corporations.
Apr 27, 2021 / Nelson Lichtenstein
Representative Mark Pocan on Amazon and ‘the Arrogance of Corporations That Get Too Big’ Representative Mark Pocan on Amazon and ‘the Arrogance of Corporations That Get Too Big’
The Wisconsin representative whom Amazon attacked talks about the company’s self-serving apology, the Bessemer union vote, and the PRO Act.
Apr 19, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols
How to Lose a Union Drive How to Lose a Union Drive
The failed campaign to organize Amazon workers in Bessemer, Ala., holds key lessons. Whether organizers learn them is another matter.
Apr 14, 2021 / Mike Gecan
Blowout in Bessemer: A Postmortem on the Amazon Campaign Blowout in Bessemer: A Postmortem on the Amazon Campaign
The warning signs of defeat were everywhere.
Apr 9, 2021 / Jane McAlevey
What Bernie Sanders Taught Democrats About Labor Solidarity What Bernie Sanders Taught Democrats About Labor Solidarity
The senator is back on the front lines—rallying this time with Amazon workers in Alabama. And lots of top Democrats are joining him.
Mar 29, 2021 / John Nichols
Now Is the Time to Restore the Power of Labor Now Is the Time to Restore the Power of Labor
Strengthening unions would play a critical part in tackling our country’s staggering inequality.
Mar 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel