Historian Sean Wilentz warns Trump’s second term could mark an unprecedented concentration of power in the hands of a reactionary movement.
Says Steven Hahn, "the groundwork for Trump was laid much earlier in our history."
Marshall Ganz says lessons from 1960s organizing can apply to returning economic and political power to citizens from the oligarchs now in control.
A parliamentary system, more disciplined parties and no electoral college have some advantages for democracy, says Cambridge-based U.S. historian Gary Gerstle.
In The Guarantee, Natalie Foster discusses how the pandemic spurred bold economic reforms and highlights the need for ongoing advocacy to ensure a more fair economy.
A new book argues that the disappearance of private sector unions is part of the answer.
After decades of shaping the nation’s narrative, corporate America has now weaponized its playbook in a more aggressive way, the authors of Corporate Bullsh*t warn.
Both friends and foes of the newly elected populist president say their future under him is uncertain, but the certain misery of the present led to...
In an era of rising authoritarianism, political theorist Michael Walzer says “liberal” must mean rejecting overreaches of both the left and right.
Historian Nelson Lichtenstein’s new book details the price we have paid for free trade, deregulation and failed health care reform.
A scholar uncovers her family’s story, and America’s.
Frances Anderton discusses her new book on how 20th century housing developments brought people together, and their lessons for the current L.A. housing crisis.
Richard and Leah Rothstein’s new book is an organizer’s guide to integrating communities.
Author Alissa Quart says the myth of American individualism is a poor excuse for inequality.
World Series-winning baseball manager Joe Maddon talks about the need for more Black players, how big data has undermined baseball and why rebellion can lead to...
A Pulitzer Prize winning journalist travels to a factory in Indiana and discovers the working class.
Head of the nation’s largest rail union says the system, not the president, is stacked against workers.
The Union of Southern Service Workers is organizing food service, retail and health care workers through direct action against low wages and historical racism.
A barista talks about why he is part of the nationwide effort to unionize Starbucks workers.
Historian Timothy Shenk talks about dynamic 'realigners' who combine passion, discipline and vision to mobilize masses.