Economy

Kenyan health workers

Vaccine Nationalism Is Patently Unjust Vaccine Nationalism Is Patently Unjust

Poor countries are paying more for the doses that remain after rich countries have had their fill.

Mar 22, 2021 / Nanjala Nyabola

Having a Bad Day

Having a Bad Day Having a Bad Day

Do you hear something? Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of March 15.

Mar 19, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions Bernie Backs Covid Nurses Who Are Prepared to Strike for Humane Work Conditions

The Vermont senator’s championship of a Wisconsin health care union’s demand for a contract respecting work-life balance signals a new era of labor solidarity.

Mar 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month

Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month Celebrate Women’s Month Every Month

The future is feminist.

Mar 19, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Colin Kaepernick kneeling

The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’ The Great Hypocrisy of Right-Wingers Claiming ‘Cancel Culture’

Conservatives don’t hate cancellation. They hate consequences—for themselves.

Mar 19, 2021 / Kali Holloway

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment

Tight labor markets give workers power.

Mar 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal

Joe Biden speaking about the American Rescue Plan Act

The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty The American Rescue Plan Marks a Fresh Start in Fighting Poverty

Even as wages have stagnated, Americans have considered poverty to be a personal failing. The American Rescue Plan leaves that behind.

Mar 18, 2021 / Bryce Covert for The Nation

Patent Profiteering protest

Covid-19 Is Big Business. But Who’s Making a Killing? Covid-19 Is Big Business. But Who’s Making a Killing?

You’d think that in a pandemic, the fate of billions of people around the planet would be the first priority of our governments rather catering to the pharmaceutical industry. But ...

Mar 18, 2021 / Gregg Gonsalves

Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement

Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement Harry and Meghan’s Interview Has Given a Welcome Boost to the Anti-Monarchy Movement

Let’s also abolish the monarchical thinking that defers to oligarchy in the UK and the US.

Mar 17, 2021 / John Nichols

Harlem in the Time of Corona

Harlem in the Time of Corona Harlem in the Time of Corona

Honoring Harlem residents: Lillia, the Chavon Daughters, Windell and Margaux, Jason and Jason, and Ilayjah.

Mar 17, 2021 / OppArt / Tau Battice

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