The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF The News in Motherhood: the Good, the Bad, the WTF
All around the world, mothers and pregnant women are undervalued, discriminated against, and punished.
Aug 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification ‘A National Disgrace’: Port Truckers Demand an End to Misclassification
A new California bill aims to end indentured servitude in the port-trucking industry.
Aug 13, 2018 / Michael Sainato
What’s Next for #MeToo? What’s Next for #MeToo?
Women who’ve worked a decade to get to this “moment” say more is needed to change attitudes about sexual harassment and assault.
Aug 1, 2018 / Bryce Covert
The Labor Abuse That Went Into NYU’s Abu Dhabi Campus The Labor Abuse That Went Into NYU’s Abu Dhabi Campus
According to a new report, for nearly a decade, the construction of the new campus systematically exposed workers to abuse and coercion.
Jul 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen
The Green Jobs Revolution Needs to Include All of Us The Green Jobs Revolution Needs to Include All of Us
A few years ago, Adan Anguiano was in prison. Now he has a career installing solar panels in East Los Angeles.
Jul 23, 2018 / Feature / Audrea Lim
The Worst Way to Pay for Family Leave The Worst Way to Pay for Family Leave
A plan for paid family leave put forward by Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump would steal from the elderly.
Jul 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Demand That Wendy’s Support Farmworkers’ Rights Demand That Wendy’s Support Farmworkers’ Rights
You can also find out the next steps in the fight to end family separation and attend events to save net neutrality.
Jul 17, 2018 / NationAction
Can New York Rein in Uber? Can New York Rein in Uber?
The ride-sharing app has disrupted the entire industry—and left drivers in the lurch.
Jul 13, 2018 / Michelle Chen
What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand? What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand?
The gig economy is disrupting domestic and care work—to workers’ detriment.
Jul 10, 2018 / Michelle Chen
My Best Friend Lost His Life to the Gig Economy My Best Friend Lost His Life to the Gig Economy
Pablo Avendano was a food-delivery courier struggling to make ends meet. Then he was killed delivering an order.
Jul 10, 2018 / George Ciccariello-Maher