Inequality

NCAA California athlete celebrating

The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems The NCAA Announcement Isn’t Quite What It Seems

The decision to allow college athletes the rights to their likeness is groundbreaking—but there’s a catch.

Oct 30, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Chile protests

Why Raising the Subway Fare Sparked Chile’s Biggest Crisis in Decades Why Raising the Subway Fare Sparked Chile’s Biggest Crisis in Decades

Across the country, Chileans are rising up against inequality.

Oct 25, 2019 / Francisca Skoknic

Mozambique Coffee price

Coffee Prices Have Collapsed, Threatening the Livelihood of Millions Across the Global South Coffee Prices Have Collapsed, Threatening the Livelihood of Millions Across the Global South

Why aren’t big importers like Starbucks doing something to help the small farmers and workers who are the backbone of their multibillion-dollar businesses?

Oct 25, 2019 / James North

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier? Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Another reader asks what they should do if a school integration plan causes “logistical mayhem” for their family.

Oct 25, 2019 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

On the Picket Line With Chicago’s Teachers

On the Picket Line With Chicago’s Teachers On the Picket Line With Chicago’s Teachers

The teachers, now on the second day of their strike, are fighting for the schools Chicago students deserve.

Oct 18, 2019 / Alan Maass

Elijah Cummings Took On the Powerful

Elijah Cummings Took On the Powerful Elijah Cummings Took On the Powerful

The civil rights movement veteran, who was a stalwart champion of unions, challenged abusive presidents, and called out Scott Walker for lying to Congress, died Thursday at 68.

Oct 17, 2019 / Editorial / John Nichols

Kshama Sawant Fight for 15

Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member

The tech giant has poured an unprecedented $1.45 million to influence Seattle’s City Council races. Can Kshama Sawant keep her seat?

Oct 17, 2019 / Hallie Golden

Ecuador Political unrest

Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return

Protesters in Ecuador win some concessions, but underlying problems remain.

Oct 16, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games

Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games Elizabeth Warren Learns That Being a Front-Runner Isn’t All Fun and Games

The emerging 2020 leader has the bruises to prove it after Tuesday’s debate. But nobody else grabbed the spotlight.

Oct 16, 2019 / Joan Walsh

On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes

On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes On a Crowded Stage, Democrats Divide Into 2 Tribes

The divide between the left and the moderates now defines the party.

Oct 16, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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