Ethical Economics

Cooperative Ownership: A Covid Recovery Strategy

Cooperative Ownership: A Covid Recovery Strategy Cooperative Ownership: A Covid Recovery Strategy

We all have a stake in crisis relief and a just recovery. We should get dividends, too.

Jul 7, 2020 / Nathan Schneider

Disaster Looms as the Coronavirus Disrupts the Garment Supply Chain

Disaster Looms as the Coronavirus Disrupts the Garment Supply Chain Disaster Looms as the Coronavirus Disrupts the Garment Supply Chain

Fashion brands are sticking suppliers and workers with unpaid bills.

Jul 7, 2020 / Michelle Chen

What Does It Really Mean to Invest In Black Communities?

What Does It Really Mean to Invest In Black Communities? What Does It Really Mean to Invest In Black Communities?

As the call grows to “divest and invest,” it is essential that we not exchange the violence of the police for the violence of finance capitalism.

Jun 29, 2020 / Feature / Destin Jenkins

The US Needs to Be Treated Like the Racist Pariah State It Is

The US Needs to Be Treated Like the Racist Pariah State It Is The US Needs to Be Treated Like the Racist Pariah State It Is

Will the international community finally rise in solidarity with black people against the white American regime of oppression and violence?

Jun 18, 2020 / Elie Mystal

A woman holds the leg of an officer arresting her

Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar want to cancel the debts of the world’s poorest countries. In some cases, that’s a big mistake.

Jun 3, 2020 / Helen C. Epstein

We Really Need to Tax the Rich

We Really Need to Tax the Rich We Really Need to Tax the Rich

In California, they’re making it happen.

Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Jane McAlevey

America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.

America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.

Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?

Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert

Unemployment Insurance Is a Vital Part of Economic Freedom

Unemployment Insurance Is a Vital Part of Economic Freedom Unemployment Insurance Is a Vital Part of Economic Freedom

Finding a way to provide economic security to our fractured labor force is one of the central goals of our time.

May 29, 2020 / Mike Konczal

What Are the Roots of Global Inequality?

What Are the Roots of Global Inequality? What Are the Roots of Global Inequality?

At over 1,100 pages, Thomas Piketty’s new book offers us not only a history of economic injustice but also a program aimed at making it disappear.

May 19, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Cole Stangler

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win A Progressive Democratic Party is Possible—and Biden Needs It to Win

The Biden-Sanders task forces are charged with framing a bigger, bolder Democratic agenda—exactly what the party needs to win.

May 14, 2020 / John Nichols

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