Tea party's shutdown showdown could crash the economy
Republican obstructionists have prevented any agreement, so cuts are in effect and have already damaged health, nutrition, education, public safety and many other programs.
Sept. 10 primaries a turning point in New York
In the primary elections, hundreds of thousands of Democratic voters selected candidates who advocated a different, more progressive direction for New York City.
Detroit: Through the lens of class and race
The success of the struggle in Detroit will hinge especially on the degree of anti-racist understanding achieved by white people and workers in particular.
Where is justice in cutting food stamps?
Of those receiving government help in the form of food stamps or the SNAP program, 76 percent are children, disabled, or elderly.
Wall Street Journal blind to Supreme Court’s impact on union membership
The Wall Street Journal editorial board suggested the decline in union membership is due to lack of employee interest, but ignored some facts.
More than regrets needed after D.C. shooting
A number of things came together to contribute to this latest mass shooting; many of those factors must be dealt with, and soon.
Behind the headlines: Walmart and workplace safety
Walmart and companies like it have few responsibilities to their employees to balance management's right to hire and fire at will, and what legal responsibilities they do bear have been eroded over the past decades.
Young people stand up for respect in workplace
This story is also about my sister's struggle in her workplace with a management team, who because of the environment capitalism creates pushing some to climb the corporate ladder, lose their humanity in the process.
Need health care? Sign up for Obamacare!
Largely obscured by the Syrian crisis in recent weeks have been the moves - from joke to extortion to possible treason - by Republicans in their rabid war against Obamacare.
Ted Cruz, Jesse Helms vs. the people, the vote
Voting rights are a foundation for the realization of justice, equality, and freedom for everyone in our world and in our lives.
