His award winning novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, is one of the most banned books in America.

President Obama is set to sign two executive orders to help narrow the pay gap between men and women. Here's why there is more work to be done.

The vast majority of restaurants across the country pressure their employees to work while sick or injured, writes activist Saru Jayaraman in this book excerpt.

Democracy’s officially on the auction block. The Supreme Court says it can go to the highest bidder.

Activist Saru Jayaraman — who is being honored at the White House today — recently talked to Bill about the fight for better wages and working conditions for America's 10 million restaurant workers.

The inability of Washington to raise the minimum wage is a prime example of how elite donor dominance impacts real-world policymaking.

Tell us what you think: What’s wrong with the way restaurant workers are treated and compensated?

Groups like Public Citizen, Common Cause, Rootstrikers and many, many others are working to combat corruption and protect our right to vote.

The Kochs are meddling in local elections today in Wisconsin, while communities across the state will vote to get money out of politics.

The food supply will dwindle, and the poor will be hit hardest, but we'll all be affected as the world becomes more unstable.