Economics

Tim Kaine

Eat, Pray, Starve: What Tim Kaine Didn’t Learn During His Time in Honduras Eat, Pray, Starve: What Tim Kaine Didn’t Learn During His Time in Honduras

The vice-presidential nominee supports policies that hurt the country that was the “turning point” in his life.

Jul 27, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Temp workers

Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too Yes, Temps Can Unionize Too

Temp employees often have a hard time figuring out who their real boss is. A new NLRB ruling takes the guesswork out of that conundrum.

Jul 27, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Local Progress Pittsburg Rally

This Group of Politicians Just Put Forward a Platform Progressives Can Embrace This Group of Politicians Just Put Forward a Platform Progressives Can Embrace

At the DNC, Local Progress offers a vision of cities as the center of the fight against inequality.

Jul 26, 2016 / P.E. Moskowitz

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II The Obama Administration Has Brokered More Weapons Sales Than Any Other Administration Since World War II

The world may be in turmoil, but the American arms industry is cashing in.

Jul 26, 2016 / William D. Hartung

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change

Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout. 

Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

Airport Workers Strike, Philadelphia

Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC

The vote presents a vindication and a challenge to what the DNC calls its “most progressive platform” yet.

Jul 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Scott Walker at RNC

The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker The Horrible Humbling of Scott Walker

You know all that #NeverTrump talk? #NeverMind, says the intimidated governor.

Jul 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Monsanto Roundup

If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union If You Want to Market a Dangerous Pesticide Without Regulation, Go to the European Union

The EU continues to extend glyphosate’s license, even after the World Health Organization concluded it was “probably a carcinogen.”

Jul 20, 2016 / Michelle Chen

A solitary confinement cell

Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled Nearly Half of All Women in Jail Are Disabled

The disproportionate impact of the criminal-justice system on Americans with disabilities.

Jul 19, 2016 / Rebecca Vallas

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