Michelle Chen
Contributing Writer
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LaborJuly 7, 2020
Disaster Looms as the Coronavirus Disrupts the Garment Supply Chain
Fashion brands are sticking suppliers and workers with unpaid bills.
Michelle Chen
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Drug War and Drug PolicyMay 6, 2020
Will the Pandemic Lead to Better Treatment for Drug Users?
Harm-reduction advocates hope new emergency rules for medication-assisted treatment will foster broader reforms after the Covid-19 crisis.
Michelle Chen
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Labor OrganizingApril 3, 2020
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ActivismMarch 2, 2020
Trump Wants to Gut Crucial Environmental Regulation
Rolling back the National Environmental Policy Act would prevent the public from learning about the consequences of massive construction projects.
Michelle Chen
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Housing and HomelessnessDecember 23, 2019
A Roof Is Only the Beginning
The Housing First model prioritizes providing apartments, but people who are homeless need more than a home to stay housed.
Michelle Chen
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LaborNovember 27, 2019
The Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs
If bosses continue to exploit technology to dehumanize and displace workers, the future of work looks bleak.
Michelle Chen
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Air PollutionNovember 6, 2019
Violence Is in the Air
A new study shows that the rate of violent crime increases with the level of smog.
Michelle Chen
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Immigration PolicyOctober 14, 2019
Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks
The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.
Michelle Chen
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Racism and DiscriminationSeptember 25, 2019
Black Lands Matter: The Movement to Transform Heirs’ Property Laws
Legal loopholes stripped millions of acres of land from black families, but a campaign to rewrite the rules is gaining momentum.
Michelle Chen
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LaborAugust 14, 2019
‘We Were Treated Like Dirt’: A Visa Program Exploits Student Workers
With the J-1 visa, employers can skirt safety protections and avoid paying benefits.
Michelle Chen