Can Democrats Win Back Rust Belt Voters?
New research from the Center for Working-Class Politics shows that economic populists are popular, but the Democratic label is a drag.
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America Is Overdue for a General Strike
Workers have the power to bring the whole economy to a halt. Will they use it?
Fighting for Fair and Fast Contracts
Federal legislation guaranteeing faster labor contracts would empower nurses like us in first contract negotiations.
Communities Pay the Price for ‘Free’ AI Tools
AI data centers produce massive noise pollution, use huge amounts of water, and keep us hooked on fossil fuels.
Billionaire Wealth Concentration Is Even Worse than You Imagine
The share of U.S. wealth held by the top 0.1 percent has grown nearly 60 percent since 1989.
We Closed JFK8 After a Sewage Pipe Burst, One of Many Victories for Amazon Teamsters This Year
Collective action is needed to improve working conditions at America’s second-largest private employer.
Don’t Let Wall Street Gamble with Your Golden Years
Private equity firms want your retirement savings — and the Trump administration wants to help them.
A New Ally Against Excessive CEO Pay: Pope Leo
The Catholic leader’s criticism comes as members of Congress call for tax hikes on corporations with huge CEO-worker pay gaps.
Political Gerrymandering Is an Attack on Working Families and Black Voters Like Me
Missouri lawmakers are seeking to undermine progress on worker rights by suppressing voter participation and rolling back hard-fought victories.
How to Reach Persuadable Audiences on Taxes: A Roadmap for the Future
Converting support for taxing the wealthy into electoral victories will take hard work and a lot of listening.
Employers Want to Trap You in Dead-End Jobs. Will Trump’s FTC Help Them?
I worked for the Federal Trade Commission when we banned employers from trapping workers with “noncompete clauses.” Now that victory is in danger.