Economy
Kamala Harris Is Winning the Teamsters Endorsements That Really Matter Kamala Harris Is Winning the Teamsters Endorsements That Really Matter
The national leadership may have snubbed her—but Teamsters in the swing states that will decide the election are backing her all the way.
Why a “Black Nazi” Fit Right in With the Modern GOP Why a “Black Nazi” Fit Right in With the Modern GOP
Republicans might disavow Mark Robinson now, but they elevated him knowing his extremism.
Bosses Want Us to Work in Our Sleep Now—Literally Bosses Want Us to Work in Our Sleep Now—Literally
Molly McGhee’s satirical 2023 novel Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind may be coming true.
Will Google’s Monopoly Be Broken Up? Will Google’s Monopoly Be Broken Up?
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Rob Larsen on antitrust and Google.
Policy
Will Google’s Monopoly Be Broken Up? Will Google’s Monopoly Be Broken Up?
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Rob Larsen on antitrust and Google.
Older Workers Deserve Rest—but the Country Isn’t Letting Them Have It Older Workers Deserve Rest—but the Country Isn’t Letting Them Have It
Millions of Americans are working well past the retirement age, not because they “simply don’t want to quit” but because they just can’t afford to do so.
The Moral Failure of the Grants Pass Decision The Moral Failure of the Grants Pass Decision
While the United States might indeed be the richest country in history, it hasn’t proven particularly rich in generosity.
Labor
Kamala Harris Is Winning the Teamsters Endorsements That Really Matter Kamala Harris Is Winning the Teamsters Endorsements That Really Matter
The national leadership may have snubbed her—but Teamsters in the swing states that will decide the election are backing her all the way.
Bosses Want Us to Work in Our Sleep Now—Literally Bosses Want Us to Work in Our Sleep Now—Literally
Molly McGhee’s satirical 2023 novel Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind may be coming true.
Disabled Union Members Are Strengthening the Labor Movement Disabled Union Members Are Strengthening the Labor Movement
Disabled workers are getting louder and more effective as they push their unions to be more accessible and inclusive. All workers are benefiting.
Private Equity Steps Up to the Plate Private Equity Steps Up to the Plate
Diamond Baseball Holdings is taking over minor league baseball and reaping the benefits of hundreds of millions in taxpayer subsidies.
Kamala’s Capitalist Class Kamala’s Capitalist Class
Both parties have little trouble attracting support from the superrich. But a closer look reveals fissures within the ruling class.
The Score
Raising the Minimum Wage Comes Cheap Raising the Minimum Wage Comes Cheap
Studies overwhelmingly show that the effect of increasing the minimum wage on employment rates is basically zero.
You Deserve a 4-Day Workweek You Deserve a 4-Day Workweek
It’s time for Americans to claw their lives back from work.
Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible Too Many Economists Thought This Was Impossible
The increase in the number of people working has helped tamp down inflation and has shown the importance of aiming for full employment.
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