Government

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Democrats have an economic duty—and a political opportunity—to counter the House Budget with a robust growth agenda, which Americans favor across the spectrum.

Mar 21, 2013 / John Nichols

Labor Board Alleges Repeated Retaliation at Walmart’s Top US Warehouse

Labor Board Alleges Repeated Retaliation at Walmart’s Top US Warehouse Labor Board Alleges Repeated Retaliation at Walmart’s Top US Warehouse

Workers won their jobs back with a three-week strike, but then got fired all over again.

Mar 20, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers?

Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers? Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers?

The US’s guest worker program is riddled with holes—and abuse. Just ask McDonald’s workers on “cultural exchange.”

Mar 18, 2013 / Press Room

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

The Ryan budget proposal’s devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

At look at the Ryan budget proposal's devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference

Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference

Microsoft, a company staking out a public position as pro-equality, helps underwrite a conservative group pushing to exclude gays from the Republican Party. 

Mar 15, 2013 / Lee Fang

As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee

As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee As Striking Guest Workers Visit NYC Store, McDonald’s Says It Has Cut Ties to Their Franchisee

Workers insist “McDonald’s Must Pay.”

Mar 14, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

A Truly Progressive Budget Vision

A Truly Progressive Budget Vision A Truly Progressive Budget Vision

Unlike Paul Ryan’s thought exercise, the Congressional Progressive Caucus's budget proposal increases job spending while decreasing the public deficit.

Mar 14, 2013 / George Zornick

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”

Mar 14, 2013 / John Nichols

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’

In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.

Mar 13, 2013 / Lee Fang

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