Economy

A sign featuring Emma Tenayuca takes front and center at a march for International Women's Day

The Militant Passion of Emma Tenayuca The Militant Passion of Emma Tenayuca

Eighty-four years ago this week, this Mexican American labor organizer led one of the largest strikes in Texas history—and was arrested and blacklisted for her trouble.

Feb 1, 2022 / Kim Kelly

A woman hugs a baby.

The Cure for Child Homelessness: Affordable Housing The Cure for Child Homelessness: Affordable Housing

As a pediatrician in the San Francisco Bay area, I have seen how housing insecurity can damage the mental and physical health of kids.

Jan 31, 2022 / Christine Ma

Ah Quon McElrath

Ah Quon McElrath and the Power of Multiracial Working-Class Solidarity Ah Quon McElrath and the Power of Multiracial Working-Class Solidarity

The Chinese Hawai’ian labor activist and social worker would ask, “Look, you are exploited, what are you going to do about it?”

Jan 28, 2022 / Kim Kelly

Quality Control Engineer

A Transformative Green New Deal Requires Inclusive Manufacturing A Transformative Green New Deal Requires Inclusive Manufacturing

Without a new approach to manufacturing, we may protect the environment better but continue to reinforce racial and economic inequality.

Jan 28, 2022 / Carl Davidson, Bill Fletcher Jr., and Nina Gregg

The Homeless Shelter on Billionaires’ Row

The Homeless Shelter on Billionaires’ Row The Homeless Shelter on Billionaires’ Row

Residents of the wealthy block in New York City spent a fortune fighting against it. Now, they’ve got to learn to live with it.

Jan 27, 2022 / Audra Heinrichs

The Story of Capitalism in One Family

The Story of Capitalism in One Family The Story of Capitalism in One Family

The Lehman Trilogy proposes that the downfall of a financial dynasty is enough to tell the economic and political history of America

Jan 26, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Alisa Solomon

A man walks toward a corner formed by stacked whiskey barrels.

A Bold Flavor of Tennessee Whiskey: Union-Made A Bold Flavor of Tennessee Whiskey: Union-Made

The United Distillery Workers of Tennessee are organizing in the heart of Nashville.

Jan 25, 2022 / Kim Kelly

Loeffler Trump Rally

Congress Could Finally Ban Its Members From Trading Stocks—and Not a Moment Too Soon Congress Could Finally Ban Its Members From Trading Stocks—and Not a Moment Too Soon

Ending a thousand conflicts of interest can begin with a single step.

Jan 25, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

American Roulette

American Roulette American Roulette

Gun violence soars amid the pandemic.

Jan 24, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

John Roberts Gets an F on His Annual Report

John Roberts Gets an F on His Annual Report John Roberts Gets an F on His Annual Report

The chief justice’s year-end appraisal of the federal judiciary reads as innocuous at first glance—it’s anything but.

Jan 24, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

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