Align Public Strategies

Progressive victories are now too loud to dismiss

The Tricky Convergence of Democratic Socialism and Civil Rights

Some worry that a new generation of progressives threatens the coalitions that opened government to historically excluded communities. But there’s plenty for them to learn from each other.

America’s Gig Workers Turn to an Old-School Union

In California, home to the nation’s highest gas prices, tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers are joining forces.

GOP is at risk of significant state legislative losses, Post analysis finds

Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains.

The Secret Monopoly Making Everything More Expensive

A proposed settlement would give Visa and Mastercard's duopoly a free pass, and deliver no relief on swipe fees.

Starbucks faces another union boycott, activist investor pressure

Pro-labor investors want the chain to split its board chair and CEO roles as Starbucks Workers United asks consumers to join its contract fight.

Exclusive | Corporate America Cut Big Checks to Trump. Now CEOs Fear Subpoenas Are Coming.

Tech firms are courting Democrats and hiring advisers to prepare for potential investigations if Republicans lose control of the House.

Opinion | Target is a store, not a political party

The retailer appears to have learned its lesson from past combat in the culture wars.

What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.

Unemployment improved — because thousands of workers disappeared. Where did they go?

The percentage of American workers ages 25 to 54 declined this year, and that’s not a good sign for the economy, experts say.

In Seattle, a Tax Increase Is Pitched as an Affordability Measure

Seattle voters will consider a measure to increase taxes to buy more bus service this fall. They have a history of supporting transit, while similar measures in other cities face more uncertain...

Opinion | California Democrats Run Over Newsom on the Wealth Tax

The state party endorses the idea on the November ballot as it moves further left.

How the G.O.P. Turned Olive Garden Into a Voter ID Talking Point

Republicans claim that Olive Garden polices its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl more tightly than the United States does its elections. It’s not that simple.

Workers of the World Aren’t Uniting Behind the DSA  | National Review

The socialist wave is less a proletarian phenomenon than a project of frustrated Ph.D. candidates and medium-grade professionals.