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‘Biden Had to Put the Country First’

Head of the nation’s largest rail union says the system, not the president, is stacked against workers.

Capital & Main · Jan 5, 2023

Paid Family Leave Helps Women Keep Jobs

California must continue improvements to its leave policy, which is critical for the women, people of color and immigrants who comprise the majority of low-income workers.

Capital & Main · Jan 4, 2023

Will Karen Bass’ Laser Focus on Tackling Homelessness Have a Cost?

Manuel Pastor, professor and equity advocate, says while staking her political capital on showing tangible progress, Bass must also address other daunting challenges.

Capital & Main · Jan 2, 2023

Inside the 14-Year Battle to Secure a Water Line for Fracking’s ‘Ground Zero’

Long-suffering residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania, feel cautiously hopeful after Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro announces plea deal with natural gas company.

Capital & Main · Dec 6, 2022

A new union rises in the South

Union of Southern Service Workers is organizing food service, retail and health care workers through direct action

Salon · Nov 30, 2022

A New Union Rises in the South

The Union of Southern Service Workers is organizing food service, retail and health care workers through direct action against low wages and historical racism.

Capital & Main · Nov 28, 2022

Why Walmart workers are still broke

Author Rick Wartzman examines how improvements in pay by the retail giant fall far short of what workers are owed

Salon · Nov 22, 2022

Uncomfortable truth about US health care

Racism, not just poverty and access to care, makes Americans sicker

Salon · Nov 1, 2022

Abigail Disney's dream: Living wages

Disney co-founder's granddaughter imagines more equitable America, starting with better pay for Disney park workers

Salon · Oct 19, 2022

Shake Shack bread maker funds Mastriano

James Martin's donation to far-right MAGA warrior Doug Mastriano dwarfs any campaign contribution he has ever made

Salon · Jun 1, 2022