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
Today Americans Determine Our Political Future Today Americans Determine Our Political Future
Five contests that could signal where we’re headed on climate change, criminal-justice reform, financial reform, net neutrality, and militarism.
Nov 6, 2018 / John Nichols
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
The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group
More money than ever is going towards the least-efficient sector of the economy.
Nov 1, 2018 / William D. Hartung
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
A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland
In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.
Oct 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
The Nuns Are Back on the Bus The Nuns Are Back on the Bus
Why 10 Catholic sisters are on a road trip to spread the gospel of tax reform.
Oct 30, 2018 / Stephanie Russell-Kraft