Americans Work Too Much Already Americans Work Too Much Already
The Save American Workers Act would do nothing of the sort, but it would force many employees to log more hours.
Sep 28, 2018 / Bryce Covert
Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers Welcome to America, Where Parents Can’t Afford Diapers
Aid programs fall short in a country where a third of families suffer “diaper need.”
Aug 22, 2018 / Bryce Covert
The Promise of a Universal Basic Income—and Its Limitations The Promise of a Universal Basic Income—and Its Limitations
Guaranteed income would help address issues of basic subsistence, but it's not the panacea its advocates claim it to be.
Aug 15, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Bryce Covert
What’s Next for #MeToo? What’s Next for #MeToo?
Women who’ve worked a decade to get to this “moment” say more is needed to change attitudes about sexual harassment and assault.
Aug 1, 2018 / Bryce Covert
How Tipping Shortchanges Workers How Tipping Shortchanges Workers
In most US states, tipped employees are guaranteed only a small fraction of the federal minimum wage.
Jul 6, 2018 / Bryce Covert
Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?
After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.
Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis The Deep, Uniquely American Roots of Our Affordable-Housing Crisis
Nearly half of all renters can’t afford rent, and over half a million Americans are homeless on any given night. How did we get here?
May 24, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
Oklahoma Teachers Strike for a 4th Day to Protest Rock-Bottom Education Funding Oklahoma Teachers Strike for a 4th Day to Protest Rock-Bottom Education Funding
The state legislature has approved an increase in teacher pay, but teachers still haven’t returned to their classrooms, demanding more funding for education in a state that has sla...
Apr 5, 2018 / Bryce Covert
No Wonder Teachers Are Saying Enough Is Enough No Wonder Teachers Are Saying Enough Is Enough
Public-school teachers around the country have been asked to do more with less.
Mar 29, 2018 / StudentNation / Bryce Covert
Does Monopoly Power Explain Workers’ Stagnant Wages? Does Monopoly Power Explain Workers’ Stagnant Wages?
As industries get more concentrated, workers have fewer employment options—and less leverage to get a raise.
Feb 15, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert