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Will Biden’s Foreign Policy Sap His Domestic Policy? Will Biden’s Foreign Policy Sap His Domestic Policy?

The US can’t afford to be the “indispensable nation” abroad while rebuilding at home.

Apr 13, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

The Mountain State can be ground zero for America’s transition to a new, green economy.

Apr 6, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Construction workers FDNY ambulance

Saving Lives and Going Hungry: NYC Ambulance Workers Demand Higher Pay Saving Lives and Going Hungry: NYC Ambulance Workers Demand Higher Pay

EMTs and paramedics have been protesting low wages and disrespect from the New York City government since the 1980s.

Apr 6, 2021 / Martha Pskowski

Red Canary Song

Migrant Massage Workers Don’t Need to Be Rescued Migrant Massage Workers Don’t Need to Be Rescued

Wu, a member of the sex worker collective Red Canary Song, discusses body work at the intersection of class, race, gender, and whorephobia.

Apr 2, 2021 / Q&A / Rosemarie Ho

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden wants to put $400 billion toward expanding quality home or community care. Ai-jen Poo tells The Nation that’s “historic” progress.

Apr 1, 2021 / John Nichols

A walk-out at Google in Mountain View, Calif.

Why Big Tech Shouldn’t Be Scared of Unions Why Big Tech Shouldn’t Be Scared of Unions

Unions could not only strengthen tech companies but also improve tech policy-making.

Mar 30, 2021 / David Goodfriend

presidential candidate Biden at a campaign rally in Texas

Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment

Democrats can’t allow the timid to block making a material difference in people’s lives.

Mar 30, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Home Care Attendants Are Leading the Fight to Reclaim the Workday

Home Care Attendants Are Leading the Fight to Reclaim the Workday Home Care Attendants Are Leading the Fight to Reclaim the Workday

Amid care work’s heightened visibility during the pandemic, a campaign to eliminate 24-hour shifts in one of America’s most progressive states.

Mar 26, 2021 / Sara Van Horn and Wen Zhuang

The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge

The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge

The rule made it more difficult for victims of discrimination to pursue justice and weakened the commission’s ability to root out discrimination.

Mar 23, 2021 / Bryce Covert

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Tight labor markets give workers power.

Mar 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal

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