Labor

Louis DeJoy

Fire Louis DeJoy! Fire Louis DeJoy!

Removing the postmaster general is necessary to save the Postal Service, and Biden has the authority to begin the process.

Mar 24, 2021 / John Nichols

Remembering George Floyd

Remembering George Floyd Remembering George Floyd

Poster seen at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, NYC 2020, art by Black Banjo.

Mar 24, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel? No, No, a Thousand Times No!

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel? No, No, a Thousand Times No! Ambassador Rahm Emanuel? No, No, a Thousand Times No!

His Chicago record is disqualifying, as is his history of dogmatic advocacy for neoliberal trade policies that harm workers and human rights.

Mar 23, 2021 / John Nichols

Cuomo Agonistes

Cuomo Agonistes Cuomo Agonistes

Inward facing.

Mar 22, 2021 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

The Vermont senator’s championship of a Wisconsin health care union’s demand for a contract respecting work-life balance signals a new era of labor solidarity.

Mar 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month

Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month

The future is feminist.

Mar 19, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Colin Kaepernick kneeling

The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’ The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’

Conservatives don’t hate cancellation. They hate consequences—for themselves.

Mar 19, 2021 / Kali Holloway

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

Joe Biden speaking about the American Rescue Plan Act

The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty

Even as wages have stagnated, Americans have considered poverty to be a personal failing. The American Rescue Plan leaves that behind.

Mar 18, 2021 / Bryce Covert for The Nation

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