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A Renewed Poor People’s Campaign Revives King’s Dream of Challenging Class Divide
The Poor People's Campaign has already laid the groundwork for major mobilizations in 2018.
Walmart Pulls Devious Two-Step by Pairing Wage Hikes With Mass Layoffs
Walmart claims that the GOP tax law is the driving force behind new wage increases.
Economic Update: Capitalism and the Opioid Crisis
This week's episode discusses the UN report on poverty in the US and more.
Workplace Bullying Affects Nearly Half of US Workers. It’s Time We Did Something About It
Labor advocates want a nationwide Healthy Workplace Bill.
The New Resistance in Iran: An Interview With Frieda Afary
Frieda Afary discusses resistance in Iran.
HR Has Never Been on the Side of Workers. #MeToo Is More Proof
The complicity of human resources is a thread running throughout several stories of predation.
Instead of Worrying About Budgets and Deficits, Ask About Impact
Policymakers must learn that the deficit is not an excuse to ignore inequality.
Real Estate Greed Caused the Deadly Bronx Fire
The blame for this month's horrific fire lies with an industry that trades safety for more profits.
How Progressive States Could Fight Back Against the Republican Tax Scam
An employer-side payroll tax is a great way for progressive states to fight back.
It’s Time to Confront the Scourge of Capitalism in the Food System
The deadliest ingredient in our food is capitalism itself.