The destruction of the middle class
Why Canceling Student Debt Is a Matter of Racial Justice
Student debt disproportionately impacts black and brown Americans. It’s time for Biden to this collective financial burden.
The Washington Quid Pro Quo and a Comment on Roe v. Wade
Has Washington corruption, metastasized in both parties, broken our country for good?
How Outsourcing Threatens America’s Safety
School bus drivers in Bay City, Michigan, have pushed back against mindless outsourcing of their union jobs.
How Young Workers Are Unionizing Starbucks
How young Starbucks staffers are leading the unionization charge.
An Unexpected But Welcome Call to Cap CEO Pay Comes From France
Neo-liberal Emmanuel Macron endorsed capping CEO pay as part of the recent French presidential campaign. Is the concept of a maximum wage an idea whose time has come?
Minneapolis Teacher Strike Brought Unity, Victory and a Reminder of the Threats Facing Public Education in the U.S.
Teachers ended a nearly three-week strike, citing advances in pay and working conditions for many members. But more work remains.
Overheating Conditions Indicate High Probability of a US Recession
Larry Summers tells us a recession is coming....sometime....because the US is having too good a time job-wise.
Yanis Varoufakis: Cloudalists: Our New Cloud-Based Ruling Class
Capitalism is on the wane. Cloudalists, owners of a new form of “command capital,” have gained exorbitant power over everyone else.
The Amazon Labor Union’s Fight With Amazon Is Far From Over
Amazon is challenging NLRB certification, while a vote at a nearby warehouse looms. So when will Amazon sit down to discuss a contract?
Speculating About the Macron v. Le Pen Presidential Election Rematch
A quick look at what might come next in the Macron-Le Pen contest.