Economics

Now White People Are Dying From Our Terrible Economic Policies, Too

Now White People Are Dying From Our Terrible Economic Policies, Too Now White People Are Dying From Our Terrible Economic Policies, Too

As the “middle class” hollows out, whites who started life under relatively promising circumstances are finally seeing the floor fall out under them.

Nov 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen

LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum

LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum

Tune in this Sunday and Monday for a live conversation featuring Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley.

Nov 5, 2015 / The Nation

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Give Seniors an Emergency Boost Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Give Seniors an Emergency Boost

A new bill would end taxpayer subsidies for CEO retirement plans and give the money to seniors.

Nov 5, 2015 / George Zornick

Think It’s Hard Finding a Place to Live? Try Doing So With a Criminal Record

Think It’s Hard Finding a Place to Live? Try Doing So With a Criminal Record Think It’s Hard Finding a Place to Live? Try Doing So With a Criminal Record

President Obama has taken a modest but essential step towards undoing some of the discriminatory housing policies that have made it difficult for returning citizens to rejoin their...

Nov 4, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers rally with VOCAL to ban the box outside City Hall.

Why ‘Banning the Box’ Is Such a Big Deal for the Formerly Incarcerated Why ‘Banning the Box’ Is Such a Big Deal for the Formerly Incarcerated

One small step by President Obama could improve employment prospects for anyone with a conviction.

Nov 4, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Why Does Anybody Play Football Anymore?

Why Does Anybody Play Football Anymore? Why Does Anybody Play Football Anymore?

Football has never been more popular. And it has never felt less like a game.

Nov 3, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Protest outside Chase

Is There Such a Thing as a Progressive Bank? Is There Such a Thing as a Progressive Bank?

Meet Amalgamated, a responsible banker.

Nov 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism?

Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism? Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism?

In the first installment of our new advice column, Liza answers readers’ questions about depression and the ethics of cleaning apps.

Nov 3, 2015 / Liza Featherstone

J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling

J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, and More Just Stopped Using ‘On-Call’ Scheduling

Here’s why this could be the biggest deal of the season.

Nov 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

The mayor’s endorsement is understandable, but it could take pressure off Clinton to embrace progressive positions on economic issues.

Nov 1, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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