Charity vs. solidarity: Exploring two philosophies of liberalism
The debate over affirmative action reveals a split among liberals that goes back a century
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 5:49 PM UTC 16Politics Affirmative Action
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Rahm Emanuel is losing control of his city
As his disapproval rating soars, he’s getting tagged with names like the “murder mayor.” Here’s how it fell apart
Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 125Business Rahm Emanuel
How powerful elites divide the rest of us
The split between political junkies and everyone else stifles meaningful activism. Here's how to break out of it
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 6:49 PM UTC 12Business activists, Activism, Politics
Not all San Francisco Giants workers basking in victory
While the championship team's value has soared, concession workers making $11,000 haven't gotten a raise in 4 years
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:00 PM UTCBusiness San Francisco Giants
Anthony Weiner can actually win the NYC mayor race
With weak rivals, lots of cash, and the impact of tabloids overrated, an upset is unlikely but possible. Here’s how
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:21 PM UTCElections Anthony Weiner, mayor
Fast food strikes spread to Detroit
The motor city is the fourth in five weeks to see workers walk off the job in hope of inspiring others
Friday, May 10, 2013 12:47 PM UTCBusiness Unions, The Labor Movement
Surprise fast food strike planned in St. Louis
Breaking: Walkout to include workers from McDonald’s and Wendy’s. Follows similar actions in New York and Chicago
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:30 PM UTC 15Business Fast food, Fast food strike
Fast food workers plan surprise strike
UPDATED: Workers in some 70 restaurants expected to walk off job, potentially shutting down several eateries today
Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 10:00 AM UTC 33Business Fast food, Fast food strike
New Senate plan: Legalize serfdom?
New immigration proposal will create a legal class of non-citizen serfs forced to work without basic benefits
Monday, Mar 11, 2013 7:49 PM UTC 45Business Immigration, Immigration Reform
McDonald’s pay chasm: $8.25/hour to $8.75 million/year
The CEO makes almost 600 times as much as one Chicago worker
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 7:17 PM UTC 57Business McDonalds, Business
1,000 Walmart protests across the US
An update on nationwide strikes and solidarity demonstrations VIDEO
Friday, Nov 23, 2012 6:51 PM UTC 52News Labor Rights, Strike, Walmart
Picket line blocks Port of Oakland activity
One of America's busiest ports was disrupted Tuesday by striking custodial and maintenance workers
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 9:54 PM UTCNews Labor Rights, Strike, Union
Wal-Mart’s Black Friday showdown
Everything you need to know about the historic strikes and the attempts to shut them down VIDEO
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 9:42 PM UTC 28Business Labor Rights, OUR walmart, Unions
Vulture capitalism — not unions — killed Twinkies
Hedge funds took profits and piled on millions in debt at Hostess. They created this bankruptcy, not unions
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 12:45 PM UTC 114Working Ahead The Labor Movement, Union
What the election means for the left
The American left needs to change a lot of minds on the way to a more decent society. A president can help
Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 4:59 PM UTC 27Politics Progressives, 2012 Elections
Wal-Mart workers on strike
Employees protesting working conditions and retaliation are flexing their organizing muscle. But the first-of-its-kind strike carries risks
Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 4:00 PM UTCPolitics Wal-Mart, The Labor Movement
Wal-Mart warehouse strike heats up
The giant retailer had to shut down a distribution facility
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 10:45 PM UTCBusiness Warehouse Strike, Strike
Rise of the lockout: another sign of labor’s slide
NFL refs are back to work, but lots more American workers remain locked out
Friday, Sep 28, 2012 5:24 PM UTCPolitics The Labor Movement
“Won’t Back Down”: Why do teachers’ unions hate America?
"Won't Back Down" is an offensive, lame, union-bashing drama, which somehow stars Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 81Entertainment Maggie Gyllenhaal
California’s rampant farm-labor abuse
A new case exposes a thorny legal question: Who's responsible for sub-contracted labor exploitation?
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 6:55 PM UTCNews The American Prospect
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