Bryce Covert

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Bryce Covert is a contributing writer at The Nation and was a 2023 Reporter in Residence at Omidyar Network.

Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top.

Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top. Want to See Pay Discrimination Against Women? Look at the Top.

Female CEOs are consistently paid less than male ones. What have they done to deserve less pay?

Feb 5, 2014 / Bryce Covert

The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker

The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker The Government Is a Terrible Marriage Matchmaker

Conservatives want to see more marriages, but the government has a poor track record of getting people together.

Jan 28, 2014 / Bryce Covert

What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma

What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma What President Obama Could Do Right Now to Address the Work/Family Dilemma

Putting a harder cap on overtime would create more jobs and give exhausted workers more time to take care of their home lives. 

Jan 14, 2014 / Bryce Covert

How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement

How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement

A new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big. 

Jan 10, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women

Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women Universal Preschool Push Will Test Cuomo’s Commitment to New York Women

The New York governor’s refusal to allocate funds for universal pre-K reveals the limits of his social progressivism.

Jan 9, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men

More diversity in leadership brings a diversity of perspectives—and might help raise objections before a bad decision goes public.

Dec 13, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Why Women Workers Are Risk-Averse—and That’s Okay

Why Women Workers Are Risk-Averse—and That’s Okay Why Women Workers Are Risk-Averse—and That’s Okay

Society gives women little room to make mistakes, but their aversion to risk taking may pay off for companies’ bottom lines.

Nov 26, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More Paid Sick Days Have Momentum—but the Opposition Might Have More

Ten bills blocking paid sick days have been passed, seven this year alone. But that doesn’t have progressives down.

Nov 7, 2013 / Bryce Covert

Don’t Be Fooled: Flexible Scheduling Is No Cure for the Workplace Gender Divide

Don’t Be Fooled: Flexible Scheduling Is No Cure for the Workplace Gender Divide Don’t Be Fooled: Flexible Scheduling Is No Cure for the Workplace Gender Divide

Flexible scheduling may do more harm than good as it reinforces stereotypical gender roles.

Oct 25, 2013 / Bryce Covert

What Democrats Should Demand

What Democrats Should Demand What Democrats Should Demand

If Republicans are playing hardball, Democrats should too.

Oct 16, 2013 / Bryce Covert

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