Big Oil’s Grip on California Big Oil’s Grip on California
In America’s greenest state, the industry has spent $122 million in the past six years to shape regulation and legislation. It wins more than you think.
Feb 13, 2017 / Feature / Michael J. Mishak, Center for Public Integrity
Call and Demand That Your Senators Reject Andy Puzder, the ‘Anti-Labor Secretary’ Call and Demand That Your Senators Reject Andy Puzder, the ‘Anti-Labor Secretary’
The fast-food CEO is uniquely unqualified to head the Department of Labor.
Feb 10, 2017 / NationAction
Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs Trump’s Obsession With Manufacturing Is About Politics, Not Jobs
Most of us work in the service sector, but you won't hear the president talk about that.
Feb 10, 2017 / Bryce Covert
It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game
The CPC must move from being the conscience of the Democratic caucus to being its captain, from defining the alternative to defining the agenda.
Feb 8, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Can Ivanka Trump Possibly Do for Women Who Work? What Can Ivanka Trump Possibly Do for Women Who Work?
For insight into how the first daughter will manage her signature issue, look no further than her brand’s website.
Feb 1, 2017 / Feature / Amy Wilentz
Force Workers to Watch Anti-Government Propaganda at Work? Trump’s Labor Nominee Says Yes Force Workers to Watch Anti-Government Propaganda at Work? Trump’s Labor Nominee Says Yes
Until recently, Andrew Puzder was listed as a member of the Job Creators Network.
Jan 24, 2017 / Spencer Woodman
Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever
Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game.
Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
These Cities Are at the Forefront of the Next Big Labor Struggle: the Fight for a Fair Workweek These Cities Are at the Forefront of the Next Big Labor Struggle: the Fight for a Fair Workweek
Emeryville, California, is a tiny municipality surrounded by Oakland and San Francisco. Its population hovers under 12,000, yet the city has four shopping centers, making it, in es…
Jan 23, 2017 / P.E. Moskowitz
The Holman Rule Once Allowed Congress to Purge Leftists From Government Agencies—Now It’s Back The Holman Rule Once Allowed Congress to Purge Leftists From Government Agencies—Now It’s Back
The effects could be far-reaching.
Jan 19, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
What Happens to a Feminist Dream Deferred? What Happens to a Feminist Dream Deferred?
Three writers consider what the 2016 election reveals about the state of feminism today.
Jan 12, 2017 / Melissa Murray, Kathleen Geier, and Catherine Powell