Clinton doubles down on $12, postal workers want Sanders, and why the gig economy may not be as big a deal as you think.Â
Justin Miller
Justin Miller covers politics and state government for the Texas Observer. He is a former Prospect writing fellow, and has also written for The Intercept, The New Republic, and In These Times. Follow @by_jmiller
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The Labor Prospect: Trading Promises
Obama touts the TPP, union endorsements favor Clinton, and Fight for 15 plans its biggest strike ever.Â
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On Minimum Wage, Put Hillary Down for $12 (Nationally)
At a campaign event in Iowa on Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton officially established a clear difference between her and the two remaining Democratic presidential contenders. She declared her support for raising the federal minimum wage to $12. “That would be setting it at a level that would be equivalent to the point in our history […]
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The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly
Progressives voted in a handful of good government reforms on Tuesday, but conservatives from Kentucky to Texas carried the day.Â
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The Labor Prospect: Election Hangover
Depressing news at the ballot box, more companies ditch on-call scheduling, and Clinton talks union rights.Â
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Oh Yeah, Tomorrow Is Election Day: A Preview of Ballot Measures in Four States
While coverage of the 2016 presidential election (which is still 12 months away) ramps up, it’s easy to forget that tomorrow is still Election Day. The national political stakes may not be high, but there are a number of ballot measures that could have resounding impacts on state and city-level politics. Here’s a quick preview […]
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The Labor Prospect: Labor Relations, 2015 Style
Guestworkers are held hostage by employers, SunTrust asks laid-off IT workers to work without pay to receive severance, and cities and states fight for higher minimum wage.
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How Scott Walker and the Kochs Are Making Wisconsin Corruption-Friendly
He may no longer be seeking national office, but three new state bills aim to entrench the power of the Wisconsin governor and his big-money allies.
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After Public Pressure, Clinton Swears Off Private-Prison Lobby’s Money
This morning, Hillary Clinton’s campaign told Fusion that she would no longer accept contributions from federally registered lobbyists or private-prison companies and said that her campaign will donate any previously raised money from private-prison lobbyists to charity. As Jorge Rivas reports, the announcement comes after growing pressure from criminal justice reformers on Clinton and other […]
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Billionaire Makes $150 Million Threat to Get Congress to Cut Corporate Tax Rate
Yesterday, billionaire Carl Icahn, who has made his fortune as a ruthless corporate raider, issued a clear demand to Congress: cut corporate tax rates or face a whirlwind of outside spending from his new $150 million super PAC. “I believe the time has come to also hold Senators and Congressmen accountable for the current gridlock […]
