Inequality

We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care

We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care We Can’t Save the Economy Without Universal Child Care

A smoothly functioning economy is one in which people who want to work are able to do so.

Apr 17, 2020 / Bryce Covert

Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump

Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is prepared to lead the way, with an innovative remote hearing on fighting mass unemployment.

Apr 17, 2020 / John Nichols

Hong Kong activists 1970s

The Radical ’70s Magazine That Shaped the Hong Kong Left The Radical ’70s Magazine That Shaped the Hong Kong Left

Caught between China and colonial rule, this grassroots collective pushed to change the terms of the debate.

Apr 17, 2020 / Promise Li

Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World

Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World Trump’s Sports Advisers Represent the Worst of the Sports World

This crew will push to reopen sports with little care for the health and safety of their employees.

Apr 17, 2020 / Dave Zirin

A worker stands outside an Amazon warehouse holding a sign that says

The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good

Workers at companies that offer poor pay and unsafe working conditions now know they are essential. And many expect to be treated that way.

Apr 16, 2020 / Bryce Covert

None of Us Knows How to Pivot Between Crises, and Online Agitation Doesn’t Feel like Enough

None of Us Knows How to Pivot Between Crises, and Online Agitation Doesn’t Feel like Enough None of Us Knows How to Pivot Between Crises, and Online Agitation Doesn’t Feel like Enough

Scenes from a pandemic: 3

Apr 15, 2020 / Tristan Call

Two women focus on a sewing machine.

Locked Down and Cast Out: Europe’s Migrants Navigate the Pandemic Locked Down and Cast Out: Europe’s Migrants Navigate the Pandemic

A difficult situation just got much harder for undocumented migrants in the European Union.

Apr 15, 2020 / Luke Butterly

Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind

Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind

The Democratic governor used Covid-19 as an excuse to delay pro-labor bills. But unions say the virus shows why workers need protection ASAP.

Apr 14, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Man wearing mask

No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All

The Americanization of Italian health care plays a part in the country’s disastrous coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 14, 2020 / Vale Disamistade

After Bernie: A Live Debate

After Bernie: A Live Debate After Bernie: A Live Debate

Join Matt Karp, Daniel Schlozman, Kate Aronoff, and Waleed Shahid for a live discussion.

Apr 13, 2020 / The Nation

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