Economy

Striking hotel workers hold placards expressing their opinion outside the Hotel Figueroa, in downtown Los Angeles.

A Political Battle Within Political Science: Which Side Is the APSA On? A Political Battle Within Political Science: Which Side Is the APSA On?

The hotel workers’ strike in Los Angeles will force members of the American Political Science Association—and Taylor Swift fans—to decide whether or not to cross union picket lines...

Aug 2, 2023 / Peter Dreier

People sit, lay on the ground at the airport with suitcases as they wait for their flights to be rescheduled

Fear of Flying? Fear of Flying?

The fight for airline passenger rights—and holding the industry to account.

Aug 1, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Case for More Strikes

The Case for More Strikes The Case for More Strikes

Unions nationwide must take advantage of their leverage and use the strike weapon more often.

Aug 1, 2023 / Luis Feliz Leon

Cornel West speaking at a lectern

Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the candidate talks church, state, prophecy—and politics.

Jul 31, 2023 / Q&A / Wen Stephenson

Renowned architect David Adjaye

Architecture’s Labor Problem Architecture’s Labor Problem

The field tolerates misogyny, racism, and worker exploitation. No wonder it produced David Adjaye.

Jul 31, 2023 / Kate Wagner

Ohio August Special Election Issue 1

Ohio Republicans Want to Rewrite the Rules to Thwart Abortion and LGBTQ Rights Ohio Republicans Want to Rewrite the Rules to Thwart Abortion and LGBTQ Rights

Conservative interest groups are pushing Issue 1, which would require a supermajority for any petition-based constitutional amendments to pass.

Jul 31, 2023 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry

How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry

The Marvel editor became a Hollywood icon by claiming credit for other people’s creations.

Jul 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer

A tent city in Culver City, California.

Other Countries Know Housing Is a Human Right. Why Doesn’t America? Other Countries Know Housing Is a Human Right. Why Doesn’t America?

Many European countries have systems to help unhoused people that put our society to shame. When will we change?

Jul 28, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

UPS workers and Teamsters members practice picket, hold signs

The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers

But the working class needs much more. And these moments when workers have huge strategic power in a tight labor market are fleeting.

Jul 28, 2023 / Jane McAlevey

Beanie Feldstein joins SAG-AFTRA members as they continue to picket in New York City on July 26, 2023 in New York City.

Striking Workers Cheer Senator John Fetterman’s SNAP Benefits Bill Striking Workers Cheer Senator John Fetterman’s SNAP Benefits Bill

The proposed law would restore eligibility for federal food aid taken away by Ronald Reagan.

Jul 28, 2023 / Eloise Goldsmith

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