Bryce Covert

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Bryce Covert is a contributor at The Nation and a 2023 Reporter in Residence at Omidyar Network.

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform? Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

They perform backbreaking work for low pay just like agricultural workers. Where’s their fast track?

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

‘Roe’ at 40: The Economic Divide That Denies Low-Income Women Their Right to an Abortion

‘Roe’ at 40: The Economic Divide That Denies Low-Income Women Their Right to an Abortion ‘Roe’ at 40: The Economic Divide That Denies Low-Income Women Their Right to an Abortion

Accessing an abortion has increasingly become the province of the well to do.

Jan 22, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences Race, Gun Control and Unintended Consequences

Reforms could disproportionately impact those most affected by gun violence.

Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Global Domestic Workforce Is Enormous—and Very Vulnerable

The Global Domestic Workforce Is Enormous—and Very Vulnerable The Global Domestic Workforce Is Enormous—and Very Vulnerable

Domestic workers make up a growing part of the global workforce—working under some of the worst conditions.

Jan 10, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women Social Issues Are Economic Issues, Exhibit 1,463: Michigan’s Dual Agenda Slams Low-Income Women

The state-level right-wing agenda will continue to hit poor women on all fronts.

Jan 8, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Poor Still Can’t Breathe Easy Post–Fiscal Cliff

The Poor Still Can’t Breathe Easy Post–Fiscal Cliff The Poor Still Can’t Breathe Easy Post–Fiscal Cliff

This deal was a mixed bag, and the next one will likely be worse.

Jan 2, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism Sandy Hook Must Push Us Toward the Collective and Away from Individualism

The urge to pull children from schools and arm oneself may be understandable, but we need to come together for solutions.

Dec 18, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks In Fiscal Cliff Deal, Don’t Chain Grandma to Smaller Social Security Checks

The chained CPI proposal in Obama's fiscal cliff offer will hurt impoverished elderly women.

Dec 18, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector

Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector Progress for Women Continues Flatlining at the Top Ranks of the Private Sector

How will women dominate the economy if we’ve hit a plateau at the top?

Dec 11, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag

Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag Dear Conservatives: Your Opposition to Family Planning Comes with a Huge Price Tag

You can save the babies or you can save the budget, but you can’t do both.

Dec 10, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

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