The biggest house race of 2016: Teachout vs. Faso
Teachout could be a case study of how progressive populists can use a combination of policy detail and political jiu-jitsu to beat back right-wing attacks.
While democrats chase Russians, republicans keep rigging elections
We can’t resolve the Russian question without more answers, but we can fix what we already know is broken.
The Era Of Private Prisons May Soon Be Over
Homeland Security will review the use of private prisons for immigrant detention.
How union workers are fighting for a life outside of the mill
A bill would limit mandatory overtime to no more than two hours per day and require employers to provide a week’s notice before mandating extra hours or changing a worker’s schedule.
A victory at Standing Rock, for now
The water protectors will fight "until [they] know for sure that this black snake is dead."
Dirty energy giants censured for claiming natural gas is ‘cleanest’ fossil fuel
The constant claims that natural gas could be cleaner are helping to prevent areas of the world from making the switch to renewable sources of energy.
Julian Assange secures release after plea deal with US government
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees to a plea deal, leading to his release from Belmarsh Prison and highlighting the ongoing debates about press freedom and whistleblower prosecution.
Study: Fracking, Not Just Fracking Wastewater Injection, Causing Earthquakes in Western Canada
One of the most important finds appears to be the definitive link the researchers found between fracking and earthquakes in the region.
How solidarity helps workers through life’s struggles
Labor unions are also stepping up to help workers manage stress and the threats to mental health that they encounter on and off the job.
Will Immigrants Who Built America Redeem It?
America is not just a land of immigrants, it was built by “foreigners” to reinvent themselves. It's time for a reality check, America—"Remember always, that all of us, you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.”