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Wages Are Growing, But Involuntary Part-Time Workers Are Increasing
Wages grew and unemployment stayed steady in November, but the economy is also showing some signs of weakness.
Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib Expose Congressional Orientation’s Corporate Sponsors
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib criticized the conference for shutting out the progressive community.
When Schools Use Child Protective Services as a Weapon Against Parents
Schools are legally obligated to report suspicion of child abuse and neglect, but sometimes that authority is misused.
New Trump Immigration Rule Could Devastate Rural Hospitals
Texas, California and Nevada could see particularly chilling effects for their immigrant residents.
Workers Are Fighting Retail Robber Barons – and Winning
As robots, websites and Wall Street upend retail, workers are fighting back with their own “disruptions.”
Will Mexico’s Left-Wing President Help Trump’s Immigration Agenda?
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's promise to help migrants will be tested by Trump's belligerent demands.
In the Face of Extinction, We Have a Moral Obligation
In the absence of US leadership on climate change, it's up to each of us to act in our species' best interests.
Emergency Protests Planned to Stop Wisconsin GOP’s Overt Power Grab
Wisconsin's outgoing Gov. Scott Walker is attempting to effectively override the results of the November midterms.
The Fracking Industry Encroaches on Southwest Texas
Texas’ latest oil boom has brought skyrocketing air, noise and light pollution to the area.
The First-Ever National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Is a Game Changer
The legislation is expected to be introduced when the new Congress convenes next year.