The Plague of Pointless Work The Plague of Pointless Work
In his new book, David Graeber examines the decoupling of work from meaningful activity.
Nov 8, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Michael Robbins
Consider the Lobster Tariffs Consider the Lobster Tariffs
From coastal communities in Maine to farming towns in Iowa, Trump’s trade war with China is taking its toll.
Nov 5, 2018 / Willy Blackmore
How Marriott Fuels Racial Inequality How Marriott Fuels Racial Inequality
Predatory lending and predatory-employment practices are squeezing workers of color at the world’s largest hotel company.
Nov 2, 2018 / Amy Traub
Twitch Crosses the Picket Line Twitch Crosses the Picket Line
At an annual convention for online streamers, some attendees found common ground with striking hotel workers.
Nov 2, 2018 / Evan Malmgren
Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History
The Democratic congressional candidate from Connecticut says that growing up in poverty “grounded my decision-making and framed everything I do.”
Nov 1, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann
The Future of Net Neutrality The Future of Net Neutrality
Internet freedom went from hot-button issue to political sideshow. What happened?
Nov 1, 2018 / Evan Malmgren
Can You Copyright a Quilt? Can You Copyright a Quilt?
Long after their iconic American quilts caught the art world's attention, the Gee's Bend artisans are taking control of their legacy.
Oct 29, 2018 / Alexandra Marvar
What a Rural Maine House Race Can Teach the Left What a Rural Maine House Race Can Teach the Left
Chloe Maxmin could be the first Democrat ever to win Maine House District 88 in a place deep in the state where one thing is clear: The left abandoned rural America.
Oct 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward
Trump Has Found a New Way to Make Immigrant Families Suffer Trump Has Found a New Way to Make Immigrant Families Suffer
The public-charge rule is racist, classist, and cruel—no wonder Trump wants to expand it.
Oct 26, 2018 / Chris Richardson
Big Oil Really Wants to Kill Washington’s Green New Deal Big Oil Really Wants to Kill Washington’s Green New Deal
Will a record $28 million war chest sway Evergreen State voters?
Oct 26, 2018 / KC Golden