Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19 Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19
This crisis shows us how an economy oriented around the whims of the rich leaves death and destruction in its wake.
Apr 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Conversations With ‘The Nation’: The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II Conversations With ‘The Nation’: The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
The reverend spoke with Nation readers about the severe social, economic, and political fissures the pandemic has worsened.
Apr 20, 2020 / Conversations With ‘The Nation’ / The Nation
Putting Food on the Table During a Pandemic Putting Food on the Table During a Pandemic
Photos from the grassroots food distribution networks that are keeping Los Angeles’s undocumented communities afloat.
Apr 20, 2020 / no-paywall / Arlene Mejorado, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation
How Sex Workers Are Using Mutual Aid to Respond to the Coronavirus How Sex Workers Are Using Mutual Aid to Respond to the Coronavirus
Their efforts highlight the deep history of organizing and radical mutual support in the sex worker community.
Apr 20, 2020 / no-paywall / Jack Herrera
We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care
A smoothly functioning economy is one in which people who want to work are able to do so.
Apr 17, 2020 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is prepared to lead the way, with an innovative remote hearing on fighting mass unemployment.
Apr 17, 2020 / John Nichols
The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good
Workers at companies that offer poor pay and unsafe working conditions now know they are essential. And many expect to be treated that way.
Apr 16, 2020 / no-paywall / Bryce Covert
A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus
A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”
Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols
Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution Science Will Not Come on a White Horse With a Solution
Sheila Jasanoff, a professor of science and technology studies, tells The Nation that we’ve modeled the progression of the disease, but not the social consequences.
Apr 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Nawal Arjini
The University of California Strike Enters Its 4th Month The University of California Strike Enters Its 4th Month
Amid the Covid-19 outbreak, graduate student workers’ living conditions are now their working conditions—and more than ever, we need them to be safe.
Apr 6, 2020 / StudentNation / UC Santa Cruz Wildcat Strikers