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Interns at a Civil Rights Org Say They Were Fired for Disrespecting Walmart

Interns at a Civil Rights Org Say They Were Fired for Disrespecting Walmart Interns at a Civil Rights Org Say They Were Fired for Disrespecting Walmart

Interns at the Organization for Chinese Americans say they were fired for disrespecting Wal-Mart.

Aug 5, 2013 / Lee Fang

Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt?

Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt? Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt?

An anti-labor governor tries to claim the mantle of the president who championed collective bargaining. Fail!

Aug 3, 2013 / John Nichols

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform? Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Showdowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond have turned out parents and teachers in droves—and revealed how out of touch education reformers really are.

Jul 31, 2013 / Amy B. Dean

Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities

Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities

Today marks the beginning of the largest fast food walkout in US history.

Jul 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral

Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral

“If it is enacted, this bill will lead to the demise of the Postal Service,” says postal workers union.

Jul 26, 2013 / John Nichols

In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack

In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack

Port truckers in New Jersey and California are working with the Teamsters to organize—and they’re winning.

Jul 25, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today

Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today Warehouse Workers Moving Walmart Baggage Will Strike Today

Workers allege serious safety issues, and retaliation for exposing them.

Jul 24, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine

Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine Rand Paul’s Detroit Shock Doctrine

Rightwingers are using Detroit's fiscal crisis—much like they did in New York in 1975—to undermine the social safety net.

Jul 22, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Who Should Fund Alt-Labor?

Who Should Fund Alt-Labor? Who Should Fund Alt-Labor?

With unions in crisis, alternative labor groups have seen explosive growth. Without automatic dues deduction, how should they pay the bills?

Jul 17, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

Senate Deal Breaks Some Gridlock, but This Isn’t the Filibuster Reform That’s Needed

Senate Deal Breaks Some Gridlock, but This Isn’t the Filibuster Reform That’s Needed Senate Deal Breaks Some Gridlock, but This Isn’t the Filibuster Reform That’s Needed

Harry Reid forces the hand of Senate Republicans on nominations. But he should not take the “nuclear option” off the table anytime soon.

Jul 16, 2013 / John Nichols

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