Can Cities Pave the Way Toward a Universal Basic Income? Can Cities Pave the Way Toward a Universal Basic Income?
As places like Stockton and Chicago begin to experiment with UBI pilot programs, the idea is finally moving from theory to practice.
Aug 31, 2018 / Cities Rising / Sophie Kasakove
Can New York Rein in Uber? Can New York Rein in Uber?
The ride-sharing app has disrupted the entire industry—and left drivers in the lurch.
Jul 13, 2018 / Michelle Chen
In ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ Boots Riley Shreds the Script In ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ Boots Riley Shreds the Script
Nothing in Boots Riley’s directorial debut happens the way it’s supposed to.
Jul 6, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense
Microsoft and Google are just two of the largest companies that have been unmasked as contracting with harmful government agencies. Who will be next?
Jun 27, 2018 / Michelle Chen
New York’s Taxi System Is Broken—Can This Workers’ Plan Fix It? New York’s Taxi System Is Broken—Can This Workers’ Plan Fix It?
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance wants to standardize pay, secure healthcare, and otherwise make cab driving a sustainable career.
May 22, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Was Your Smartphone Built in a Sweatshop? Was Your Smartphone Built in a Sweatshop?
An investigation of two Samsung factories in Vietnam shows the darker side of the global tech supply chain.
Jan 2, 2018 / Michelle Chen
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
How the Swindlers of Silicon Valley Avoid Paying Taxes How the Swindlers of Silicon Valley Avoid Paying Taxes
Now they’re pushing an ingenious new dodge that would allow them to pay even less.
Oct 17, 2017 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
A Mark Zuckerberg Presidency Isn’t Ridiculous—It’s Terrifying A Mark Zuckerberg Presidency Isn’t Ridiculous—It’s Terrifying
The Facebook CEO destroyed privacy as we know it. Imagine what he’d do in the White House.
Aug 18, 2017 / Jake Bittle
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