Justice Department probe tests the UAW’s reform movement
Shawn Fain denies allegations that he misused union authority as a federal investigation and leadership election place one of organized labor’s most prominent unions under new pressure.
2016 and beyond: Justice jumping genres
A historic year for environmental justice saw government failures in Flint, a resurgent Native voice, and a merging of movements. We're watching where it’s headed in the new year.
The year in inequality in 10 charts
Our economic and racial divides grew even wider in 2021, but there are signs of hope for a more equitable future.
Leader of Oregon Militia Arrested, One Killed
Ammon and Ryan Bundy have been arrested after a shooting altercation with police. Although militia members remain at the wildlife refuge, the future of the armed occupation is unclear.
Army Corps to Standing Rock water protectors: Leave or else
The eviction date comes just one day after hundreds of veterans plan to “deploy” to Standing Rock to support those protesting there.
Caution: Children at work
Is the Return of child labor the latest sign of American decline?
Under Heavy Criticism For Handling Of Flint’s Water Crisis, EPA Official Resigns
The official in charge of America’s Midwest region may have resigned, but the EPA is not solely to blame.
Amazon workers in Staten Island clinch a historic victory
The ALU clinched a decisive victory today, winning by a wide margin to create the first unionized workplace in Amazon’s extensive network of fulfillment, delivery, and sortation centers across the U.S.
Trump, Clinton, Obama and the TPP
The strong American popular opposition to the TPP, the Brexit vote and other recent developments in the West suggest growing rejection of the myth that national public and corporate elite interests are identical.
History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn’t work
Facing these threats, scientists should not disengage from providing the nation with objective analysis and recommendations.