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Challenging the Myth of a Trump Takeover of the Union Vote

Labor strategist Steve Rosenthal says Kamala Harris fared better with union voters than headlines suggest — and outlines the labor movement’s path forward.

Capital & Main · Nov 22, 2024

‘It Felt Like an Uphill Battle All Year,’ Says Arizona Grassroots Leader

Despite wins on abortion and Senate race, a progressive group backing Harris faced voter apathy and backlash over immigration.

Capital & Main · Nov 21, 2024

There’s a Reason Oil Well Sales Are Collapsing In California: Cleanup Costs

Faced with putting up hefty bonds to clean up their mess, operators are instead taking a pass on selling off dying wells.

Capital & Main · Nov 20, 2024

Philadelphia Workers Are Readying a Bill With a Basic Demand: Just Enforce the Law

Nannies, housekeepers and gig workers have already won legal protections. Now they want consequences for bosses who break the rules.

Capital & Main · Nov 12, 2024

Climate Advocates Dismayed by Trump Victory; Buoyed by State Results

Voters backed a $10 billion climate bond in California, rejected an anti-climate initiative in Washington

Capital & Main · Nov 11, 2024

Hope and Defeat at Howard University

They had gathered expecting to celebrate a historic Kamala Harris presidency. The next day, they took stock of their loss. Photographer Barbara Davidson chronicled the highs and lows of two days in Washington, D.C.

Capital & Main · Nov 9, 2024

For the Texas Railroad Commission, the Last Train Left Years Ago

Misnamed commission oversees the state's vast oil and gas industry. Critics say it's all a smoke screen.

Capital & Main · Nov 6, 2024

Four Policies That Could Make Our Elections More Fair and Democratic

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections — as other countries have proven.

Capital & Main · Nov 5, 2024

Trump’s Inaction on Teamsters’ Pensions Fuels Frustration Over Failure to Endorse Harris

Union members say the non-endorsement ignores Harris’ role in securing Teamsters’ retirement benefits and Biden’s pro-union NLRB, which has bolstered organizing efforts at Amazon.

Capital & Main · Nov 1, 2024

Arizona’s Deadly Heat Is Exhibit A as Activists Mount Final Push for Climate and Harris

The state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate just twice in more than 70 years. Armies of canvassers hope climate will change that.

Capital & Main · Oct 31, 2024