Labor

Debtors' prisons are making a serious comeback in the United States, which is deeply problematic for the poor and working class.

Some political pundits are spinning the Republicans' Senate takeover as a decree from the US electorate that Americans want President Obama's policies to be “more Republican.”

In today's On the News segment: According to a new study, about 2 million barrels are still trapped on the ocean floor after the 2010 BP oil spill, and …

Is there a role for the state in fostering innovation?

Naomi Klein argues that while it's too late to stop climate change, we can save our civilization.

Despite intense crackdowns, activists on the Japanese island of Okinawa continue to resist the construction of new US military bases.

We can learn a lot about the future of culture wars from a “movement” of video game players angry about efforts to make gaming more welcoming for women.

The jobless recovery means massive speedups for many workers you depend on.

Statistics show that roughly half of all workers, predominantly low earners, have yet to set aside a single retirement dollar.

After the seven other burglars went public, Judi Feingold decided to come forward with the secret she thought she'd take to her grave.