Amid Federal Cuts, Momentum for Direct Cash Is Growing for Good Reason
In Washington state, we've seen the positive impacts of providing cash support.
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by Ron Knox
The government's deal with Amazon skips over what could have been a valuable case for regulators and the public.
Can Democrats Win Back Rust Belt Voters?
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by Jared Abbott
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Fighting for Fair and Fast Contracts
October 2, 2025
by Sarah Johnson and Jason Fratangelo
Federal legislation guaranteeing faster labor contracts would empower nurses like us in first contract negotiations.
Employers Want to Trap You in Dead-End Jobs. Will Trump’s FTC Help Them?
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by Elizabeth Wilkins
I worked for the Federal Trade Commission when we banned employers from trapping workers with “noncompete clauses.” Now that victory is in danger.
I Did My Dissertation on Housing Displacement. Then I Experienced It Myself.
September 2, 2025
by Andréa Wilson
If someone like me can get trapped in the cycle of housing instability, anyone can. But the solutions are out there.
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