Bryce Covert

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

Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies? Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies?

Ross Douthat is worried about fewer American babies. Family policy could be the answer.

Dec 4, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers When Domestic Workers Suffer, Our Economy Suffers

One of the fastest-growing job sectors in the country pays $10 per hour. That’s a big problem.

Nov 28, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage Americans Want to Raise the Minimum Wage

A raise would reduce inequality and boost the economy. Why won’t lawmakers act?

Nov 15, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff

Both spending cuts and tax increases will hurt the vulnerable the hardest and fastest.

Nov 14, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night Thank You, Republican Misogynists, for Handing Democrats Crucial Victories Last Night

Women voters said “buh-bye” to extreme GOP misogynists.

Nov 7, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

On Election Eve, Women Voters Break Strongly for Obama On Election Eve, Women Voters Break Strongly for Obama

Women will head to the polls tomorrow strongly in favor of government spending and protections.

Nov 5, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Is Motherhood the Most Important Job? It Depends on Whether You’re Poor

Is Motherhood the Most Important Job? It Depends on Whether You’re Poor Is Motherhood the Most Important Job? It Depends on Whether You’re Poor

Message from America to low-income women: you’re not mothers, you’re just moochers.

Oct 29, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Inescapable Gender Wage Gap The Inescapable Gender Wage Gap

New evidence proves the sexist “mommy track” myth wrong.

Oct 24, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

What Does Mitt Romney Really Want for Women? What Does Mitt Romney Really Want for Women?

Add contraception and pay equity to the list of issues Romney keeps waffling on. 

Oct 17, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It

Past experience with block granting the social safety net paints a dismal picture.

Oct 15, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

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