Democracy Needs a Reboot for the Age of Artificial Intelligence Democracy Needs a Reboot for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A revolution in machine learning will transform society. We can’t let tech companies use it to usurp power.
Nov 8, 2017 / Katharine Dempsey
A Chicken-Nugget Theory of Capitalism A Chicken-Nugget Theory of Capitalism
One breaded snack can tell us so much.
Nov 7, 2017 / Raj Patel
Have You Ever Had to Work When You Were Sick? Have You Ever Had to Work When You Were Sick?
Then you know how damaging it can be, to both your physical and mental health.
Oct 17, 2017 / Michelle Chen
How Would ‘Medicare for All’ Help Health-Care Workers? How Would ‘Medicare for All’ Help Health-Care Workers?
Without robust worker protections built in to single-payer legislation, health-care workers will continue to be undervalued.
Sep 28, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering
This Labor Day, don’t listen to his empty promises to protect working people.
Sep 1, 2017 / Helaine Olen
The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans
The subprime auto-loan industry is now worth about $26 billion.
Aug 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US? Could a Universal Basic Income Work in the US?
The idea is simple: The government gives out enough money for people to live on—and they give it to everyone.
Aug 15, 2017 / Michelle Chen
500 Workers Staffing Facebook’s Cafeteria Just Voted to Unionize 500 Workers Staffing Facebook’s Cafeteria Just Voted to Unionize
Their victory builds on a movement to uplift rank-and-file workers on the margins of the tech boom.
Jul 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Do You Drink Milk? Read This. Do You Drink Milk? Read This.
Over 60 New York dairy workers have been killed on the job just since 2006.
Jul 27, 2017 / Michelle Chen
A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful A Plan to Make Flying Less Awful
How would airports change if the workers who made them run earned a living wage?
Jul 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen