What’s Behind Chicago’s Great Upsurge?
Chicago’s new Mayor Brandon Johnson rode into office on a decade of teacher organizing, proving a strong labor movement can deliver political results.
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LEVER WEEKLY: Indoctrination Nation
How systematic school defunding and conservative opportunism have opened the door to propaganda machines preying on our country’s students.
Rail Unions Win Where Lawmakers Fall Short
Six months after the East Palestine derailment disaster, the only safety victory on our nation’s railroads came from workers.
What It’s Like When Private Equity Comes For You
A personal account of a Wall Street-fueled health insurance disaster.
Finally, A Third Party For Billionaires
Americans might want a third party, but the latest attempt from No Labels offers more of the same corporate politics with even more billionaire control.
What Workers Are Up Against
Companies know the control they have over workers’ lives. This week, they accidentally admitted it.
It’s Dark Money’s Court, We Just Live Under It
From its recent rulings to its billionaire donor scandals, this Supreme Court term has been defined by judicial activist Leonard Leo.
Fauci Meets The Health Insurance Lobbyists
At a health insurance industry conference, former presidential COVID adviser Anthony Fauci accidentally revealed the truth about buckraking speeches.
LEVER WEEKLY: What The Nuggets Can Teach Us
The team’s NBA championship victory offers important lessons about solidarity and teamwork.
Why Climate Activists Shut Down Journalists’ Event With Joe Manchin
As activists disrupted Semafor’s celebration with the coal baron senator, we saw the flaws of corporate funded-media in the age of climate catastrophe.