Economy

How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness

How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness How the Biden Campaign Can Turn Trump’s ‘Strength’ Into a Weakness

Too many Americans still give Trump unwarranted credit for the economy.

Sep 9, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Whale of a History

Whale of a History Whale of a History

An artist’s 51-foot-long scratchboard installation examines American capitalism.

Sep 9, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job

Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job

Sociologist Jamie K. McCallum argues in a new book that the idea of “meaningful work” has only persuaded us to work more and more.

Sep 9, 2020 / Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein

These Big City Mayors Want Green Stimulus Spending to Counter Covid-19

These Big City Mayors Want Green Stimulus Spending to Counter Covid-19 These Big City Mayors Want Green Stimulus Spending to Counter Covid-19

Outside the EU, most pandemic recovery spending has reinforced the carbon-intensive status quo.

Sep 9, 2020 / Covering Climate Now / Andrew McCormick

David Graeber holds a microphone and speaks at an occupation

That Was David Graeber That Was David Graeber

The anthropologist who coined “the 99 percent” and “bullshit jobs” died at age 59.

Sep 9, 2020 / Editorial / Malcolm Harris

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become

Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.

Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

First Responders

First Responders First Responders

We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.

Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder

Can the American University Be Saved?

Can the American University Be Saved? Can the American University Be Saved?

Covid-19 has revealed the glaring inequalities of higher ed in the United States and may push the system to the point of crisis.

Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner

Healing Blanket Project

Healing Blanket Project Healing Blanket Project

Penn Kemp (Canada), Monika Machon (UK), Lena Bartula (MX/USA), Paola Albert (MX), Judi Ross (MX/USA), Donnis Doyle (MX/USA)

Sep 7, 2020 / OppArt / Marietta Bernstorff

Woman holding a megaphone leads protesters

How Workers Can Achieve Real Power How Workers Can Achieve Real Power

We can build a sectoral bargaining system—and strong, democratic, worker-driven unions—from the ground up.

Sep 7, 2020 / Lynn Rhinehart

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