It’s Still the Economy, Stupid It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
As recession fears recede, Democrats need to remember that it’s easier to convince people to gamble on social democracy in good times.
Feb 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
We’re California Graduate Students, and We’re Not Taking Poverty Wages Anymore We’re California Graduate Students, and We’re Not Taking Poverty Wages Anymore
It’s time for a wildcat strike.
Feb 10, 2020 / StudentNation / UC Santa Cruz Wildcat Strikers
Pete Rose Thinks He Has a Chance at the Hall of Fame Pete Rose Thinks He Has a Chance at the Hall of Fame
Pete Rose should think again.
Feb 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Sanders Surged in Iowa on a Wave of New Voters Sanders Surged in Iowa on a Wave of New Voters
Sanders closed the gap with votes from college campuses, mosques, and union halls, where newly organized and energized voters had his back.
Feb 7, 2020 / John Nichols
New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers New York Is Eliminating the Tipped Minimum Wage—Except for Restaurant Workers
For workers who rely on tips, sexual harassment is part of the job. That’s why restaurant workers launched a campaign to end the tipped minimum wage.
Feb 7, 2020 / Bryce Covert
Why Doctors Are Fighting Their Professional Organization Over Medicare for All Why Doctors Are Fighting Their Professional Organization Over Medicare for All
Calls for single-payer are coming from outside the American Medical Association—and show that doctors are not a single class of workers with a unified political view.
Feb 6, 2020 / Danielle Carr
How I Learned to Stop Worrying About My Neighbors How I Learned to Stop Worrying About My Neighbors
I hope people driving through my town don’t see the sign and believe everyone here—and in small towns around the US—is a caricature.
Feb 5, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer
Time to Reverse ‘Citizens United’ and Corporate Constitutional Rights Time to Reverse ‘Citizens United’ and Corporate Constitutional Rights
The US Supreme Court decided Citizens United 10 years ago. I’m calling for the end to corporate constitutional rights and political money as free speech.
Feb 5, 2020 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children Trump’s War on the Poor Includes Our Children
One in five American children live in poverty, even as pundits tout employment highs.
Feb 4, 2020 / Rajan Menon
The Art of Eviction The Art of Eviction
How one company helps landlords exploit a loophole in New York’s tenant laws.
Feb 3, 2020 / Feature / Joshua Hunt