Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’ Prison Labor on the ‘Kill Line’
Prisoners are being used to staff dangerous poultry-factory work—and are being injured, or worse.
Aug 23, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA The Web-Hosting Service for Sex Workers, by Sex Workers, Against SESTA/FOSTA
Red Umbrella Hosting was founded by a sex worker to protect those like her from the fallout of pernicious legislation.
Aug 22, 2018 / Arvind Dilawar
Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen
You can also spread the word about a historic nationwide prison strike and attend a protest to demand the Senate reject Brett Kavanaugh.
Aug 21, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate
Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.
Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All New York City Has ‘a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ to Create an Internet for All
“Dead skunks on the highway” are more popular than cable companies, so why not replace them with something better?
Aug 20, 2018 / Cities Rising / Teke Wiggin
The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas
Some of its candidates have won, others have lost. But the movement is succeeding where it counts.
Aug 16, 2018 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Promise of a Universal Basic Income—and Its Limitations The Promise of a Universal Basic Income—and Its Limitations
Guaranteed income would help address issues of basic subsistence, but it's not the panacea its advocates claim it to be.
Aug 15, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Bryce Covert
The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation
Snigdha Poonam’s Dreamers examines the ambitions of India’s youth.
Aug 13, 2018 / Kanishk Tharoor
‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification ‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification
A new California bill aims to end indentured servitude in the port-trucking industry.
Aug 13, 2018 / Michael Sainato
Has Trump Ushered In a Golden Age for News Media? Has Trump Ushered In a Golden Age for News Media?
Nichols on journalism, Harold Meyerson on Brett Kavanaugh, and Nomi Prins on Trump and economic entropy.
Aug 9, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener