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It’s Ironic, Isn’t It?
We shouldn't be so quick to blame irony for our waning political commitment. It's the symptom, not the disease.
Barrett Swanson
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Dethrone ‘Filibuster King’ Mitch McConnell
The fight is on to fix the minority's silent domination of the Senate.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
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Right-to-Work in Michigan Is About Politics, Not Economics
Michigan's anti-union legislation will hurt the state’s economy, not help it as Republicans claim.
John Logan
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Walmart’s Fishy Claim of 86 Percent Employee Satisfaction
Do Walmart's high internal polling numbers reflect employee love--or fear?
John Logan
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A Picture Worth Far More Than 1,000 Words
How the New York Post subway photo turns the lens on us.
David Sirota
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How To Make Money Off the U.S. Debt (If Your Name Is Simpson or Bowles)
For $40,000, the failed commission leaders will tell you we should funnel middle-class retirement funds to rich CEOs.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
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Walmart’s Downward Wage Spiral
The retail giant’s low wages and poor working conditions drive down standards throughout a burgeoning sector.
John Logan
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Gaza Under Assault
The images of bombardment have left Israel few remaining shreds of credibility.
Noam Chomsky
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Foodies Get Wobbly
Food supply chain workers adopt the IWW's radical actions to fight abusive employers.
Michelle Chen
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LGBT Merit Badge
The movement against the Boy Scouts of America’s straights-only rule is gaining momentum.
Sarah Cobarrubias
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The Dangers of a Data-Driven World
As we increasingly use algorithms that base decisions on past successes, innovation is threatened.
David Sirota
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9/11 Mistakes Repeated in Sandy Clean-up, Say Worker Health Advocates
OSHA has lowered safety enforcement for those doing Hurricane Sandy recovery work, despite hazards such as asbestos.
Mike Elk
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A Time to Choose
How will the United States respond to the UN resolution on Palestine?
Marilyn Katz
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Democratic to the CORE
The Chicago Teachers Union’s secret to success? The rank and file are in control.
Micah Uetricht and Jasson Perez
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Party of Entitled Rich Threatens Economy
The fiscal cliff showdown exposes the GOP's stubborn favoritism toward the wealthiest Americans.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President
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Somewhere Under the Rainbow
When will the Left move on from movement-building?
Carl Davidson
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The Walmart Black Friday Protests
A photo essay on the ground outside the mega-retailer's store in Richmond, California.
David Bacon
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Independent Media Now!
An interview with Amy Goodman.
Jessica Stites
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Ground the Drones
It's time for the peace movement to challenge the president's foreign policies.
Medea Benjamin
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Why Not Socialism?
The Right's red-baiting has been far too effective.
Maria Svart
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Prosperity, Not Austerity
Obama needs to resist deficit-oriented, anti-worker austerity policies.
David Moberg
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Ssh…Thanks-Givin
A Vietnam War refugee's first Thanksgiving.
Andrew Lam
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Jobs, Justice and the Planet
During Obama's second term, the Left cannot passively await changes from the Democratic Party.
Bill Fletcher, Jr.
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Educate All Kids Like Sasha and Malia
Obama's education policies are failing children, except for his own.
Leonie Haimson
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