Poverty, war, social despair and climate change: Vijay Prashad says this system has no solution to the problems it creates.
Solely Because of the Increasing Disorder
Category: Labor
7.5 Million Americans Lose Jobless Benefits on Labor Day
Neither Democratic lawmakers nor Biden did anything to prolong the benefits, despite the threat posed by the Delta variant and the end of an eviction moratorium.
Bill in Congress Would Curb Predatory Private Equity Destroying More Jobs
The Hufcor plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, was profitable before investors gobbled it up, writes Elisa McCartin. The “Stop Wall Street Looting Act” might put an end to such predatory practices.
Chris Hedges: ‘Dying for an iPhone’
The suffering of the working class, within and outside the United States, is ignored by our corporatized media, and yet, it is one of the most important human rights issues of our era.
Chris Hedges: Don’t Be Fooled By Joe Biden
Climate Movement Applauds Coal Miners’ Demand for Green Jobs
The United Mine Workers of America’s support for carbon capture, however, leaves cause for disagreement.
Amazon Union Vote Shows Why PRO Act Is Needed
Rebekah Entralgo says current federal labor law isn’t strong enough to thwart corporate union busting.
The Crucial Amazon Union Vote in Alabama
Unions don’t just raise worker wages, says Sam Pizzagati. They also help flatten grand plutocratic fortunes.
The Litmus Test for Biden’s Support of Unions
Labor unions are the single most effective way organized workers can counter the power of organized money known as a corporation, writes Thom Hartmann.
LETTER FROM INDIA: Judge Stands Up to Narendra Modi
Judge rules: “An aware and assertive citizenry, in contradistinction with an indifferent or docile citizenry, is indisputably a sign of a healthy and vibrant democracy,” writes Betwa Sharma.