A Tale of Two Co-ops
Two New York City housing co-ops debated whether to privatize. Only one chose profit over public good.
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Insulin Should Be a Right, Not a Privilege
Trump is attacking the policies aimed at making prescription medications affordable and accessible to all.
We Can Solve Our Care and Housing Crises, Together
Both of these crises require new systems and structures that reflect our commitment to our blood and chosen families.
Labor Unions Prepare to Protect Workers, No Matter What
Can organized labor continue its recent momentum into the next presidential administration?
How to End Childhood Poverty
Childhood poverty continues to plague the U.S., though simple solutions exist to address it. Will the next administration implement them?
Indigenous lands | Native rights | Local economies | Indigenous Sovereignty | Local power | Sustainable food and farming
Cultivating Dragon Fruit’s Political Power in Ecuador
Amid ongoing colonization, the Indigenous Shuar people are taking back control of their economic and political futures.
Meet the Mercaditas Fighting for Fairness in Mexico
Street selling is a risky activity in Mexico City. But the mercaditas movement aims to empower women and nonbinary sellers to protect themselves from economic exploitation.
Green Cities Are for People, Not Profit
Across the country, activists are battling gentrification and working to build sustainable cities that don’t displace working-class communities of color.
Reject Ego-nomics, Embrace Eco-nomics
Finding our way to a viable human future will require the guidance of a true eco-nomics, grounded in biology and ecology rather than finance and capital.
What $500 a Month Freed Up for Families
Participants in a Massachusetts guaranteed income pilot said the program provided them a financial cushion and increased time and bandwidth for parenting.
Breaking Up With Capitalism
A paradigm shift for our economy begins when we name and see the anti-democratic bias that lies at the heart of our capital-centric system.
Union-Busting Is Rampant. Here’s How to Fight Back.
A two-step card check process is efficient, making it easier for workers to unionize with a simple majority.
The Coffee Shops Countering Recidivism
A criminal record keeps many qualified candidates out of work; these coffee companies are helping clear the first hurdle.
Keeping Brazil’s Black History in Its Tech “Future”
Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone was once the largest slave port in the Americas. As developers work to “revitalize” the area, Black activists are fighting to retain the remnants of the district’s historical significance.
Cooperative Ways to Weather the Silver Tsunami
As baby boomer business owners retire, their employees are taking ownership of their own futures.
Pushing Back Against Disaster Capitalism in Florida
A coalition of churches has achieved some successes in resisting and mitigating against rent gouging and displacement after Hurricane Ian.
Not What They Expected: Grandparents As Day Care
Expanded federal funding for child care ended Oct. 1, and in many cases, extended families, including grandparents, will shoulder the burden.
Urban Planning for the People
The planning profession is rooted in principles that puts business ahead of people. Some people are beginning to push back.
What Makes the UAW Strike Historic?
As contract negotiations broke down, the United Auto Workers authorized a historic strike at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis factories.
Redefining Prosperity
This four-part reported series explores the ways that individuals, movements, and communities are shifting to a more holistic approach to prosperity.
Labor Day’s Origins Remain Mostly Forgotten
Many people think they know the history of Labor Day in the U.S., but the story is more complicated than they realize.
5 Lessons from UPS Workers’ Successful Bargaining
The UPS Teamsters flexed their collective muscle to win most of their demands from the world’s largest delivery company.
From Picket Lines to Plot Lines
Will Hollywood’s striking writers and actors translate their experiences into pro-labor, anti-capitalist on-screen stories?
Strippers Join Servers and Baristas in New Labor Movement
The LA-based Star Garden Topless Dive Bar just voted in favor of joining the Actors’ Equity Association, making it the first unionized strip club since the now-defunct Lusty Lady in San Francisco and Seattle.
For a Just Transition, Recruit More Women Electricians
The U.S. is finally moving away from fossil fuels, but there aren’t enough electricians to do the job.
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