The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump
How Dakar’s trash depot became a battleground for Chinese industry, the World Bank, and Senegalese organized labor.
Dec 31, 2019 / Katie Jane Fernelius
Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America
From Das Kapital to the State Capital, the Philadelphia State Senate candidate is pushing for a just and functioning economy for all.
Dec 20, 2019 / John Washington
The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them
As an increasing number of games began to critique 21st century capitalism, their designers in the US battled for unionization.
Dec 19, 2019 / Lewis Gordon
Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller
At least two owners and executives cast their secret ballot for the Major League Baseball Players Association’s former head.
Dec 10, 2019 / Peter Dreier
Quebec’s Religious-Symbols Ban Hurts Women—and Everyone Who Depends on Them Quebec’s Religious-Symbols Ban Hurts Women—and Everyone Who Depends on Them
A law that blocks teachers and other workers from wearing garments like the hijab is forcing many to choose between faith and financial stability.
Dec 10, 2019 / Nora Loreto
Don’t Mess With French Pensions Don’t Mess With French Pensions
Emmanuel Macron’s latest bugbear: a million angry French citizens striking against his proposed pension reforms.
Dec 6, 2019 / Colin Kinniburgh
Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again
Yet without his leadership players would still be bought, sold, and traded like animals or used cars.
Dec 6, 2019 / Marc Normandin
The Politics of Abortion Is Entering a New Era The Politics of Abortion Is Entering a New Era
The Supreme Court won’t protect abortion access anymore. But thousands of activists will.
Dec 3, 2019 / Emily Douglas
The Seattle Protests Showed Another World Is Possible The Seattle Protests Showed Another World Is Possible
Twenty years ago, demonstrations against the World Trade Organization opened the space for today’s critics of neoliberal capitalism.
Nov 29, 2019 / Mark Engler
The Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs The Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs
If bosses continue to exploit technology to dehumanize and displace workers, the future of work looks bleak.
Nov 27, 2019 / Michelle Chen