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Recent Articles

The Employee Free Choice Act 101

What is the Employee Free Choice Act? Why do we need it? David Madland and Karla Walter explain and fact check conservative claims.

Publications

Change for America Change for America A progressive blueprint for the 44th president, edited by Mark Green and Michelle Jolin, with an introduction by John Podesta.
Lifetime Losses Lifetime Losses A new report from Jessica Arons shows that over a lifetime of work, women and their families face sizeable shortfalls in income.
Enforcing Change Enforcing Change Report from David Madland and Karla Walter outlines five strategies for the Obama administration to enforce workers’ rights at the Department of Labor.

Multimedia & Video

How Not to Form a Union How Not to Form a Union Animation from the American Worker Project shows how labor law gives workers a raw deal, taking you step-by-step through the union process.
Map: The Career Wage Gap Map: The Career Wage Gap An interactive map illustrates the gaps in pay for women on different education levels and occupations across all 50 states.

THE LATEST

Energy & Environment | September 2, 2010

California’s Proposition 23 Is Bad News for Latino Families

Jorge Madrid shows how a California ballot initiative would lead to more pollution and less job opportunities for Latinos if passed.

Energy & Environment | August 31, 2010

Video: Nevada Is Investing in Clean Energy Jobs

A video shows what Nevada is doing to promote renewable energy and generate economic growth.

Immigration | August 27, 2010

Voters Want Solutions

Recent primaries may make it seem like opposing smart immigration reform is a recipe for success, but it’s sure to cause Latino backlash in November, writes Gebe Martinez.

Media | August 26, 2010

Media to McCain: How Long Has This Been Going On?

The mainstream media appears to be in mourning for John McCain, writes Eric Alterman, but was he ever the politician they all thought they knew and loved?

Labor & Work | August 20, 2010

High-Road Government

New high-road federal contracting guidelines would help raise job standards, reward companies that follow the law, and prevent taxpayer waste, write David Madland and Karla Walter.

Public Opinion | August 18, 2010

Jobs Are the Answer to Low Public Approval

Analysis from David Madland and Hannah Walton shows, throughout history, public opinion of the government improves as the employment rate rises.

Labor & Work | August 11, 2010

Taking the High Road

Allowing public access to contractor information is an important first step. Now the government needs more tools to protect taxpayers, write Karla Walter and David Madland.

Economic Outlook | August 10, 2010

Can Californians Trust What Whitman is Selling?

Michael Reich breaks down California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman's economic proposals for the state.

Economic Outlook | August 10, 2010

Open Letter on Meg Whitman's Economic Proposals for California

California economists weigh in on gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman's economic solutions for the state's problems.

Energy & Environment | August 4, 2010

Standing in the Way of Justice for the BP Calamity

Republicans are opposing bills that would hold BP and other oil companies accountable for disasters, and help 9/11 first responders, writes Daniel J. Weiss.

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