Working Conditions

The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports

The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports The ‘Disposable Populations’ of Sports

A new study points to the blood being shed for the World Cup. That shouldn’t blind us to the deaths and misery caused by stadium boondoggles here at home.

Sep 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job

Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job Why Your Boss Wants You to Love Your Job

Sociologist Jamie K. McCallum argues in a new book that the idea of “meaningful work” has only persuaded us to work more and more.

Sep 9, 2020 / Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein

David Graeber holds a microphone and speaks at an occupation

That Was David Graeber That Was David Graeber

The anthropologist who coined “the 99 percent” and “bullshit jobs” died at age 59.

Sep 9, 2020 / Editorial / Malcolm Harris

First Responders

First Responders First Responders

We’re in it together, but the pandemic keeps impacting Black and brown communities disproportionately.

Sep 8, 2020 / OppArt / Robin Holder

Can the American University Be Saved?

Can the American University Be Saved? Can the American University Be Saved?

Covid-19 has revealed the glaring inequalities of higher ed in the United States and may push the system to the point of crisis.

Sep 8, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Bessner

66 Days Until the Election

66 Days Until the Election 66 Days Until the Election

Time to end this liar in chief.

Sep 5, 2020 / OppArt / Edel Rodriguez

Post. Election.

Post. Election. Post. Election.

USPS head Louis DeJoy undermines democracy.

Sep 2, 2020 / OppArt / Paul Karasik and Colleen Quinn

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion The Disturbing Story Behind the Beirut Port Explosion

Abandonment of ships, “flags of convenience,” and lax law enforcement are common at sea, often with tragic consequences.

Sep 2, 2020 / Ian Urbina

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Letters From the September 7/14, 2020, Issue Letters From the September 7/14, 2020, Issue

Workers are not inputs… Starving the beast… Trump’s disordered personality… Taking back control…

Aug 25, 2020 / Letters / Our Readers

There Is Power Even Without a Union

There Is Power Even Without a Union There Is Power Even Without a Union

Target workers are taking on bosses themselves. Is this the future of radical organizing?

Aug 25, 2020 / Feature / P.E. Moskowitz

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