The FTC’s New Rule Against Noncompetes Could Raise Wages by $300 Billion The FTC’s New Rule Against Noncompetes Could Raise Wages by $300 Billion
Quitting a job for a better offer is non-unionized workers’ best, and often only, trump card. Noncompete agreements take that power away.
Jan 18, 2023 / Bryce Covert
Was the True Meaning of Capitalism Forgotten? Was the True Meaning of Capitalism Forgotten?
A conversation with historian Michael Sonenscher about the tricky task of defining capitalism and his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind the Word.
Jan 18, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
How Student Loan Cancellation Helps Asian Americans How Student Loan Cancellation Helps Asian Americans
Broad-based debt relief could benefit borrowers of all backgrounds.
Jan 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Adrija Bhattacharjee and Orlando Cabalo
“The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids “The New Yorker” Goes All In on Our Precious Bodily Fluids
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the virus.
Jan 11, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
Argentina’s World Cup Hangover Argentina’s World Cup Hangover
After its thrilling victory on the world stage, the nation of Maradona and Messi gazes into the political abyss.
Jan 11, 2023 / Jacob Sugarman
Why Are So Many People Dying? Reaping the Anti-Vaxx Whirlwind. Why Are So Many People Dying? Reaping the Anti-Vaxx Whirlwind.
Though it was GOP politicians who first came for the Covid vaccines, not all vaccine resistance is partisan—or political.
Jan 6, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
Republicans Are Consigning the Poor to Disease and Death Republicans Are Consigning the Poor to Disease and Death
The GOP is refusing to fund government programs that help people avoid getting Covid. And the uninsured will suffer the most.
Jan 6, 2023 / Bryce Covert
California Hangs Its Homeless Population Out to Dry California Hangs Its Homeless Population Out to Dry
Recent floods have worsened the state’s housing crisis, and the local government’s response is proving woefully inadequate once again.
Jan 6, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Reflections on Vienna’s Social Housing Model From Tenant Advocates Reflections on Vienna’s Social Housing Model From Tenant Advocates
I participated in a 50-person delegation that toured Vienna's social housing developments last fall. What we saw should make Americans rethink how we approach housing.
Jan 5, 2023 / Oksana Mironova
How Crypto Leaves Black Investors in the Red How Crypto Leaves Black Investors in the Red
The pillaging of Black communities in pursuit of the Black dollar is part of the premise of building wealth in America.
Jan 4, 2023 / Anthony Conwright