Working Conditions

The Suburban Commute Is a Soul-Crushing, Environment-Destroying Invention

The Suburban Commute Is a Soul-Crushing, Environment-Destroying Invention The Suburban Commute Is a Soul-Crushing, Environment-Destroying Invention

The last few months have shown us that we can do away with it forever.

Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Elie Mystal

A Call to Revolt

A Call to Revolt A Call to Revolt

It’s time to end the phony war and take back the streets.

Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Mike Davis

Will Covid-19 Be a Turning Point in the Fight Against Racial Disparities in Health Care?

Will Covid-19 Be a Turning Point in the Fight Against Racial Disparities in Health Care? Will Covid-19 Be a Turning Point in the Fight Against Racial Disparities in Health Care?

Public health experts hope that the vast scale of the crisis will prompt meaningful political action to counter health inequities, which have been persistent in America for well ov...

Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.

America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit. America Never Valued Care Workers. Then a Pandemic Hit.

Now everyone knows teachers, child care providers, and health aides are essential workers. Will that finally get them the pay and protections they deserve?

Jun 1, 2020 / Feature / Bryce Covert

In this photo illustration, a Twitter logo is displayed on a mobile phone with President Trump's Twitter page shown in the background.

Trump’s Twitter Tirade Is the Tantrum of a Troll Trump’s Twitter Tirade Is the Tantrum of a Troll

Social media probably does need public regulation—but make no mistake, Trump’s latest move is a would-be tyrant’s attack on truth-telling.

May 29, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19

Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19 Depicting Those Lost to Covid-19

They were all essential.

May 28, 2020 / Steve Brodner

NBA ballboys wear gloves

Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate? Would a 2020 NBA Champion Ever Be Seen as Legitimate?

The basketball season looks like it is going to end at an ESPN complex in Orlando, in front of no fans. Is this legit hoops?

May 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Universities to Grad Students: Drop Dead

Universities to Grad Students: Drop Dead Universities to Grad Students: Drop Dead

“Academic workers worldwide perform the labor that makes our institutions run. We deserve basic labor protections, especially during this pandemic.”

May 27, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta

Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier

Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier Trump’s Gutter Politics Just Keep Getting Nastier

His administration is paddling ever deeper into the swamp of xenophobia and vicious slander against political enemies.

May 26, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew

Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s Is Even Worse Than We Knew

New polling suggests 75 percent of female employees have experienced sexual harassment on the job.

May 26, 2020 / Bryce Covert

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