The Left

New United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain

The End of Business Unionism at the United Auto Workers—and Beyond? The End of Business Unionism at the United Auto Workers—and Beyond?

In the first-ever elections where members voted directly for the top leadership, UAW reformers on the Members United slate just won every race they entered.

Apr 7, 2023 / Becca Roskill

Newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro (C) celebrates with supporters in Bogota

Colombia Adopts an Unprecedented Energy Policy—but Needs Help to Pull It Off Colombia Adopts an Unprecedented Energy Policy—but Needs Help to Pull It Off

Colombia is the first country to declare that it wants to stop digging. Will the world, and particularly the United States, now lend a hand in pulling it out of its economic hole?

Apr 7, 2023 / John Feffer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bets on New Hampshire to Boost a Very Unlikely Presidential Bid Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bets on New Hampshire to Boost a Very Unlikely Presidential Bid

The vaccine skeptic thinks a Granite State strategy will jump-start a long-shot primary challenge to President Biden.

Apr 7, 2023 / John Nichols

A food delivery driver on a bicycle rides in the snow on January 28, 2022 in New York City.

We Had New York City’s Back During the Pandemic. Now We Need It to Have Ours. We Had New York City’s Back During the Pandemic. Now We Need It to Have Ours.

It’s time for Mayor Eric Adams to stop stalling and make good on his promise of a minimum wage for delivery workers.

Apr 6, 2023 / Gustavo Ajche and Chris Smalls

Brandon Johnson celebrates at podium

The Movement That Made Brandon Johnson Mayor of Chicago The Movement That Made Brandon Johnson Mayor of Chicago

Backed by the powerful Chicago teachers Union, he waged an unapologetically progressive campaign and saw off a “law and order” opponent. Now comes the hard part.

Apr 5, 2023 / Micah Uetricht

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas

Chicago’s Election Will Shape the Future of Public Safety in America Chicago’s Election Will Shape the Future of Public Safety in America

Paul Vallas promises that he’ll grow the police force. Brandon Johnson says that to build safety, he’ll “invest in people.” What does that mean, and what are voters choosing betwee...

Mar 31, 2023 / Eric Reinhart

Roe v. Wade protest

Gen Z and Baby Boomers Need to Work Together Gen Z and Baby Boomers Need to Work Together

By forming intergenerational coalitions that focus on shared values rather than divisive stereotypes, young people can learn from the fights that came before them. “We are not the ...

Mar 29, 2023 / StudentNation / Rania Soetirto

A man does a banking transaction at a Citibank ATM fast cash machine.

What if the People Owned the Banks? What if the People Owned the Banks?

The case for public banking.

Mar 28, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

school workers strike in LA

Why 60,000 Education Workers Walked Off the Job In Los Angeles Why 60,000 Education Workers Walked Off the Job In Los Angeles

This week’s massive jobs action also represents a model for building worker power.

Mar 24, 2023 / Alex Caputo-Pearl

Indigenous Leaders Are Being Forced Into Exile

Indigenous Leaders Are Being Forced Into Exile Indigenous Leaders Are Being Forced Into Exile

Facing institutionalized violence from the government and opposition groups, some Indigenous activists in Guatemala have no choice but to flee.

Mar 23, 2023 / María Inés Taracena

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