Economy

Twitch

Twitch Crosses the Picket Line Twitch Crosses the Picket Line

At an annual convention for online streamers, some attendees found common ground with striking hotel workers.

Nov 2, 2018 / Evan Malmgren

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group The Military Is the Ultimate Special-Interest Group

More money than ever is going towards the least-efficient sector of the economy.

Nov 1, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History Jahana Hayes Is Poised to Make History

The Democratic congressional candidate from Connecticut says that growing up in poverty “grounded my decision-making and framed everything I do.”

Nov 1, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann

Net Neutrality Protest FCC

The Future of Net Neutrality The Future of Net Neutrality

Internet freedom went from hot-button issue to political sideshow. What happened?

Nov 1, 2018 / Evan Malmgren

Maryland Terrapins UMD

A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland  A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland 

In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.

Oct 31, 2018 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin

Nuns Bus Tour

The Nuns Are Back on the Bus The Nuns Are Back on the Bus

Why 10 Catholic sisters are on a road trip to spread the gospel of tax reform.

Oct 30, 2018 / Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Jon Tester Imerys

‘It’s Time to Get Pissed Off’: In Montana, a Labor Standoff Has National Implications ‘It’s Time to Get Pissed Off’: In Montana, a Labor Standoff Has National Implications

Will a lockout at a talc plant help Democrat Jon Tester save his Senate seat?

Oct 29, 2018 / Gabriel Furshong

Gees Bend quilt

Can You Copyright a Quilt? Can You Copyright a Quilt?

Long after their iconic American quilts caught the art world's attention, the Gee's Bend artisans are taking control of their legacy.

Oct 29, 2018 / Alexandra Marvar

Chloe Maxmin

What a Rural Maine House Race Can Teach the Left What a Rural Maine House Race Can Teach the Left

Chloe Maxmin could be the first Democrat ever to win Maine House District 88 in a place deep in the state where one thing is clear: The left abandoned rural America.

Oct 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin and Canyon Woodward

Immigrants Food Stamps

Trump Has Found a New Way to Make Immigrant Families Suffer Trump Has Found a New Way to Make Immigrant Families Suffer

The public-charge rule is racist, classist, and cruel—no wonder Trump wants to expand it.

Oct 26, 2018 / Chris Richardson

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