Arts Sep 14 Why this labor reporter is always ‘writing for the reader’ Our September 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Steven Greenhouse’s “Beaten Down, Worked Up.”…
Arts Sep 11 Discussion questions for ‘Beaten Down, Worked Up’ Our September 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Steven Greenhouse’s “Beaten Down, Worked Up.”…
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: House lawmakers question officials on Census deadlines amid COVID-19 The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing Sept. 10 in response to concerns about delivering a complete and accurate Census count by the end of the year.
Arts Sep 07 7 books that dive into the long history of America’s labor movement Steven Greenhouse, author of “Beaten Down, Worked Up,” recommends these books for a sweeping history of labor in the U.S., as well as stories of specific campaigns and leaders.
Politics Sep 03 WATCH: Pence accepts endorsement from police association in Raleigh Vice President Mike Pence accepted an endorsement on Sept. 3 from the Southern States Police Benevolent Association in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Arts Sep 01 ‘Beaten Down, Worked Up’ is our September book club pick Steven Greenhouse’s “Beaten Down, Worked Up” traces the history of the labor movement in the United States, and considers the factors that led to a significant decline in worker bargaining power in recent decades.
Politics Sep 01 WATCH: Mnuchin testifies on federal response to COVID-19 and its impact on the economy Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin will testify Sept. 1 before a House select subcommittee on the Trump administration's response to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics Aug 31 Isolation and frustration are keeping some voters from election excitement The choice of the two candidates — both white male septuagenarians — has some young voters feeling less than enthused, particularly those who were hoping to see a candidate with more dramatic plans for systemic change.
Nation Aug 28 Activists reflect on 1963 March on Washington amid renewed calls to address racial injustice As thousands of attendees gathered in Washington to protest police brutality, activists reflected on the march in 1963 and how it informs the fight for racial justice today.
Arts Aug 28 Author Daniel Nieh answers your questions about ‘Beijing Payback’ Daniel Nieh, author of our August pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “Beijing Payback.”…