Russ Feingold Wants to Lead a New Progressive Era in the Senate Russ Feingold Wants to Lead a New Progressive Era in the Senate
If he wins the race to regain his Wisconsin seat, he'll join Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in their fight for economic justice.
Sep 8, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols
The Free-Marketeers Take Over in Brazil—and the US Applauds The Free-Marketeers Take Over in Brazil—and the US Applauds
Washington has been preparing for the inevitable “social explosions” by tripling Pentagon spending on special operations in Latin America.
Sep 8, 2016 / Greg Grandin
People With Disabilities Aren’t Entitled to the Minimum Wage People With Disabilities Aren’t Entitled to the Minimum Wage
Antiquated labor laws treat people with disabilities as second-tier employees.
Sep 7, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class
For the ride-share company, teacher/drivers are both a marketing coup and an exploitable labor force.
Sep 7, 2016 / Feature / Alissa Quart
Can the Democrats Win Back White Working-Class Voters? Can the Democrats Win Back White Working-Class Voters?
Maybe—but first we need to understand why they left the party.
Sep 6, 2016 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Danny Lyon’s Drama of Solitude Danny Lyon’s Drama of Solitude
How did he take such profoundly empathetic photographs?
Sep 6, 2016 / Ratik Asokan
Donald Trump Is the Anti–Labor Day Candidate: Running Against Fair Wages, Worker Rights, and Unions Donald Trump Is the Anti–Labor Day Candidate: Running Against Fair Wages, Worker Rights, and Unions
And the party’s platform is a litany of foolish dreams and ugly thoughts.
Sep 4, 2016 / John Nichols
Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses Your Tax Money Is Subsidizing Wall Street Bonuses
Congress says it can’t fund a Zika response, but has found millions of dollars to reward CEO compensation.
Sep 1, 2016 / George Zornick
Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics
Incoming police commissioner James O’Neill oversaw the arrests.
Sep 1, 2016 / Simon Davis-Cohen
What Happens When a Homeless Shelter Opens in a Gentrifying Neighborhood? What Happens When a Homeless Shelter Opens in a Gentrifying Neighborhood?
A shelter opening in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has some residents outraged.
Sep 1, 2016 / Allegra Kirkland