American Dream, Downsized American Dream, Downsized
In the world's increasingly crowded cities, personal space is shrinking--and so are options for personal happiness.
Feb 6, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam
Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.
Feb 6, 2007 / David Bacon
Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA
Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.
Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Surge for Peace Surge for Peace
Thanks to the efforts of the peace movement and a significant shift in public opinion, we can stop this war. But it's not going to be easy.
Feb 2, 2007 / Liza Featherstone
Voices of Protest Voices of Protest
Peace activists and military families in DC Saturday were less angry than than resolute that the American people sent a clear signal in November to end the US occupation in Iraq.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert
Beyond Marriage: Love and the Law Beyond Marriage: Love and the Law
Pressure is building to expand the legal definition of family beyond the boundaries of gay or straight marriage.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Beccah Golubock Watson
Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man
The day The Champ turned 65 was marked by the release of a line of snack foods bearing his image. Lost in the hype was Muhammad Ali's proud history as a war resister.
Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Heck-of -a-Job Myers? Heck-of -a-Job Myers?
The ICE chief's comments about immigration and unions raise troubling questions. Congress should seek answers.
Jan 3, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
Lt. Ehren Watada: Resister Lt. Ehren Watada: Resister
Facing a showdown court-martial for refusing to serve in an illegal and unjust war, Lieut. Ehren Watada has become a flashpoint for the antiwar movement.
Dec 28, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper
About Face About Face
In the most significant movement of dissident soldiers since Vietnam, nearly 1,000 active-duty officers and enlisted personnel have petitioned the government to withdraw from Iraq.
Dec 20, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper