Economy

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

More diversity in leadership brings a diversity of perspectives—and might help raise objections before a bad decision goes public.

Dec 13, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour

Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour Justin Timberlake’s Union Tour

JT’s backup dancers have made history by winning a union contract for touring artists.

Dec 13, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

After a two-year run, This Week in Poverty signs off.

Dec 13, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets Two House Democrats Lead Effort to Protect For-Profit Colleges, Betraying Students and Vets

Two House Democratic lawmakers are pushing to protect the predatory, for-profit college industry.

Dec 13, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Will the amendment be enough to change the behavior of bankers? Doubtful.

Dec 12, 2013 / Blog / William Greider

NYU Grad Students Vote to Unionize

NYU Grad Students Vote to Unionize NYU Grad Students Vote to Unionize

NYU becomes the only private university with unionized teaching assistants.

Dec 12, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg

Who’s Really Waging the Class War?

Who’s Really Waging the Class War? Who’s Really Waging the Class War?

There’s little support among the wealthiest Americans for policy reforms to reduce income inequality.

Dec 12, 2013 / Bill Moyers

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

There’s still time for Congress to decide not to ruin the holidays for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 11, 2013 / Take Action / NationAction

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

The author of "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" discovers the dark side of Internet fame.

Dec 11, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation

Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation

Regulators have finalized a key financial reform intended to make banking boring again. 

Dec 11, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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