The Federal Retreat on Child Labor Enforcement Threatens America’s Children
Trump’s gutting of workplace safety enforcement comes as many states have rolled back their own efforts. That puts young workers at risk.
Policy
Amid Federal Cuts, Momentum for Direct Cash Is Growing for Good Reason
In Washington state, we've seen the positive impacts of providing cash support.
The Government Shutdown Has Made a Bad Situation in Alabama Even Worse
My community in Alabama relies on SNAP to put food on the table, but our problems won't go away even if funding is restored.
Child Care Can Be Free and Universal
In most of the country, child care is too expensive for families and pays too little for providers. New Mexico is fixing that — and all states should follow.
After the Shutdown Ends, Millions Will Still Lose Food Aid
The GOP budget bill passed earlier this year includes the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
The Good and Bad of Amazon’s ‘Dark Patterns’ Settlement
The government's deal with Amazon skips over what could have been a valuable case for regulators and the public.
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.
Fighting for Fair and Fast Contracts
Federal legislation guaranteeing faster labor contracts would empower nurses like us in first contract negotiations.
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.