New Beginnings: Time to Think Big! New Beginnings: Time to Think Big!
In times of crisis, ideas that were once considered radical can enter the mainstream.
Jun 1, 2020 / Christopher Shay for The Nation
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
Workers Need a ‘Newer Deal’ to Tackle This Crisis Workers Need a ‘Newer Deal’ to Tackle This Crisis
So far, government relief efforts have been helping banks and corporations rather than Main Street.
May 29, 2020 / Nomi Prins
Trump’s Twitter Tirade Is the Tantrum of a Troll Trump’s Twitter Tirade Is the Tantrum of a Troll
Social media probably does need public regulation—but make no mistake, Trump’s latest move is a would-be tyrant’s attack on truth-telling.
May 29, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
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
When Losing Your Job Means Losing Your Psychiatric Medication When Losing Your Job Means Losing Your Psychiatric Medication
The Covid-19 slump is creating a mental health crisis in America.
May 28, 2020 / Ella Fassler
A Death in the Extended ‘Nation’ Family: Omar Portillo, 1956–2020 A Death in the Extended ‘Nation’ Family: Omar Portillo, 1956–2020
Omar Portillo, who was known for his kindness and good cheer, succumbed to Covid-19 in March.
May 25, 2020 / Angely Mercado
If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’
Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.
May 20, 2020 / StudentNation / Ross Barkan
The Lunacy of Global Seafood Supply Chains The Lunacy of Global Seafood Supply Chains
Scenes from a pandemic: 8
May 20, 2020 / Jennifer C. Berkshire
Puerto Rico’s Sex Workers Are Struggling to Survive Puerto Rico’s Sex Workers Are Struggling to Survive
The challenge of making ends meet was difficult before Covid-19. Now it’s even worse.
May 18, 2020 / Photo Essay / Gabriella N. Báez, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation