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 / 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 / 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 / Q&A / 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
Your Rent or Your Life Your Rent or Your Life
The pandemic is forcing workers to make impossible choices.
Apr 3, 2020 / Michelle Chen
Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged
Advocates say the City continued to do unannounced sweeps, even after it was clear that the policy put unhoused people in danger of infection.
Apr 2, 2020 / Dae Shik Kim Jr. and Guy Oron
Trump’s Cuts to Food Stamps Almost Made the Pandemic Worse Trump’s Cuts to Food Stamps Almost Made the Pandemic Worse
Advocates halted changes, set to go into effect today, that would have left nearly a million US residents hungry.
Apr 1, 2020 / Arvind Dilawar
Working Behind the Scenes in the Pandemic Working Behind the Scenes in the Pandemic
A visual diary of the invisible workforce keeping our economy moving during this crisis.
Mar 30, 2020 / Photo Essay / Peter van Agtmael, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation