What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand? What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand?
The gig economy is disrupting domestic and care work—to workers’ detriment.
Jul 10, 2018 / Michelle Chen
How a Public Bank Could Help You How a Public Bank Could Help You
A campaign is underway in New York to take money out of Wall Street and put it into the hands of the city.
Jul 5, 2018 / Michelle Chen
New York Wants to Bar Streetcart Vendors From the World Trade Center Site New York Wants to Bar Streetcart Vendors From the World Trade Center Site
Citing security concerns, a bill before the City Council would push vendors—most of them Muslim—out of the area they depend on for their livelihood.
Jul 3, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Can Doctors Lead the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis? Can Doctors Lead the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis?
The solution requires much more than reducing access to the potentially harmful drugs.
Jun 29, 2018 / Michelle Chen
How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense How Tech Workers Are Fighting Back Against Collusion With ICE and the Department of Defense
Microsoft and Google are just two of the largest companies that have been unmasked as contracting with harmful government agencies. Who will be next?
Jun 27, 2018 / Michelle Chen
More Immigrants Died in Detention in Fiscal Year 2017 Than in Any Year Since 2009 More Immigrants Died in Detention in Fiscal Year 2017 Than in Any Year Since 2009
According to a new report, subpar medical care is contributing to deaths in ICE detention.
Jun 20, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Making Menstrual Health a Global Issue Making Menstrual Health a Global Issue
Across the world, women are demanding access to feminine-hygiene products to lead full, productive lives.
Jun 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Is the On-Demand Economy Taking Over? Is the On-Demand Economy Taking Over?
Only about 10 percent of Americans work in the gig economy, but the disruptive impact of the sector should not be underestimated.
Jun 14, 2018 / Michelle Chen
A Third of the World’s ‘Protected’ Areas Are Under Threat A Third of the World’s ‘Protected’ Areas Are Under Threat
Six million square kilometers are under intense pressure from human activity.
Jun 12, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System Separating Children From Their Parents Is a New Low for Our Immigration System
The Trump administration has been systematically dividing families, opening traumatized migrants to greater distress.
Jun 8, 2018 / Michelle Chen