Labor

Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone

Some Republicans may blame immigrants for the country’s economic woes, but in reality, the causes are far more deeply rooted and complex.

May 31, 2012 / Press Room

Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor?

Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor? Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor?

How did we became a nation that fails to help its most needy citizens, and what can be done?

May 31, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker

The embattled governor faces the last debate of Wisconsin’s recall fight. He should answer questions about lies to Congress, a corruption probe and whether he supported recal...

May 31, 2012 / John Nichols

Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?

Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment? Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?

Tip-stealing bosses are rarely called to account for their abuses. It's time to blow the whistle.

May 30, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Protesters Confront Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Protesters Confront Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos

The digital libertarian famed for technical innovation faced for the first time a protest movement not afraid to take their fight to the streets.

May 29, 2012 / Richard (R.J.) Eskow

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Two years ago, Scott Walker hailed recalls as ”an extraordinary thing” and said they were “about hope.” Now, he condemns citizens for using the power ...

May 29, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires

The Houston economy is creating more millionaires than any other city in the US. It’s also stealing more than $753 million annually from low-wage workers.

May 25, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley

The embattled Wisconsin governor brings in South Carolina governor, top proponent of right-to-work laws, and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, top proponent of corporate raidin...

May 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Do the Bain Hustle Do the Bain Hustle

President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney’s legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney’s primary race opponents.

May 24, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Chicago Teachers Turn Up the Heat on Rahm Emanuel (VIDEO) Chicago Teachers Turn Up the Heat on Rahm Emanuel (VIDEO)

Don’t take your eyes of Chicago yet. The NATO protests may be over, but city politics are heating up.

May 23, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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