The Job Guarantee: A Government Plan for Full Employment The Job Guarantee: A Government Plan for Full Employment
There is no economic demand more urgent than putting Americans back to work. The government can do this by creating an “employer of last resort” program.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / L. Randall Wray
AFL’s Trumka on Pols Selling Out Workers: ‘I’ve Had a Snootful of This S**t!’ AFL’s Trumka on Pols Selling Out Workers: ‘I’ve Had a Snootful of This S**t!’
“We can’t simply build the power of any political party or any candidate. For too long we’ve been left after the election holding a canceled check and asking some...
Jun 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Russ Feingold’s March With Workers Stirs Talk of a Political Comeback Russ Feingold’s March With Workers Stirs Talk of a Political Comeback
The former senator's renewed public profile has progressives talking about an open Senate seat or a recall election against Governor Walker.
Jun 7, 2011 / John Nichols
Wisconsin Protests Ramp Up With Approach of Budget Showdown, Recall Elections Wisconsin Protests Ramp Up With Approach of Budget Showdown, Recall Elections
Governor Scott Walker fancied himself a new Ronald Reagan. Now he's looking like the next Herbert Hoover, as thousands are returning to the streets to block his budget and remove h...
Jun 6, 2011 / John Nichols
Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti
Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...
Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room
Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business? Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business?
According to Dave Zirin, the ongoing National Football League lockout hearings are all about the owners trying to take advantage of players and fans.
Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room
Republicans Pass Measure Blocking TSA Unionization Republicans Pass Measure Blocking TSA Unionization
House Republicans passed a bill blocking TSA unionization yesterday, fulfilling a long-held goal.
Jun 3, 2011 / George Zornick
Record Number of Wisconsin Legislators Face Recall Over Anti-Union Bill Record Number of Wisconsin Legislators Face Recall Over Anti-Union Bill
Unlike grassroots efforts to recall Republican state senators over their support for Governor Walker's anti-labor bill, efforts by Republicans to recall Democratic state senators m...
Jun 1, 2011 / The Ed Show
The Breakdown: Can the Government Protect Boeing’s Workers? The Breakdown: Can the Government Protect Boeing’s Workers?
Boeing's workers allege that the company unfairly retaliated against them for exercising their statutory right to go on strike and collectively bargain—what can the National Labor ...
May 27, 2011 / Chris Hayes
Wisconsin Heats Up: Judge Shoots Down Walker’s Union-Busting Bill Wisconsin Heats Up: Judge Shoots Down Walker’s Union-Busting Bill
This week, a Wisconsin judge ruled down Gov. Scott Walker’s law that eliminates most collective bargaining rights of state employees.
May 27, 2011 / Press Room