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Chicago Window Workers Who Occupied Their Factory in 2008 Win New Bankruptcy Payout
Kari Lydersen
Viewpoint
Paul Krugman Is Wrong About Bernie Sanders—and About How Social Change Works
Bernie isn't some kind of wild-eyed radical. He's actually the most pragmatic candidate in the race.
Gabriel Hetland
Labor
PBS’s ‘The Mine Wars’ Shows West Virginia’s Militant, Radical Labor History
David Moberg
Feature
Liberal Pundits Aren’t Amused By Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Anymore—They’re Terrified
In recent weeks, major liberal pundits are putting in overtime to freshen their case against Bernie Sanders, urging citizen's to ignore their conscience and quit screwing with the interests of the moneyed elite.
Kevin Gosztola
Labor
UNITE HERE New England Union Locals Endorse Bernie Sanders: He “Resonates With Our Members”
Mario Vasquez
Feature
How Bernie Sanders Could Actually Pull Off an Upset in South Carolina
Surprising numbers of South Carolinians like Bernie—if they've heard of him
David Moberg
Labor
How ‘Friedrichs’ Could Actually Unleash Unions from Decades of Free Speech Restrictions
Shaun Richman
Viewpoint
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy: The Man Who Drowned Democracy in ‘Citizens United’
What a legacy.
Joe Conason
Feature
Flint’s Water Crisis Is No Accident. It’s the Result of Years of Devastating Free-Market Reforms.
This is what neoliberal governance looks like.
Jacob Lederman
Viewpoint
The Bizarre Experience of Agreeing with Trump
It's no coincidence that Trump, the candidate least in need of money or media attention, is the most outspoken against war.
Leonard C. Goodman
Labor
Chicago Car Wash Workers: Owner Took Their Tips, Said They Were His
Kari Lydersen
Rural America
Slaves In All But Name: Abolishing the Corporate State in Rural Communities
Thomas Linzey
Culture
Tech Could Mean the End of Capitalism. But What Comes Next?
Paul Mason, ardent critic of neoliberalism, sees a new epoch ahead
Peter C. Grosvenor
Rural America
Amendment Seeking End to Short-lived Ceasefire Puts Wolves Back in Crosshairs
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Viewpoint
How Donald Trump Hopes to John Wayne His Way Into the White House
Why the American Hero trope is so dangerous
Susan J. Douglas
Feature
The Lessons of Syriza’s Failed Push Against Austerity
Austerity policies haven't worked in Greece, but neither have the radical Left's efforts to push back against them.
Branko Marcetic
Viewpoint
Bernie Sanders’ Insurgent Campaign Marks the End of Don’t-Rock-the-Corporate-Boat Liberalism
The grassroots is taking charge of Sanders' campaign—and they're not waiting around for the establishment.
Jim Hightower
Rural America
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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