How Elizabeth Warren Is Taking on America’s Housing Affordability Crisis
Warren's proposed housing bill is attempting to address both the housing shortage and the devaluation of homes—while also hinting at reparations.
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Federal Workers Are About to Miss Their First Paycheck
As stories about the shutdown's effects on the federal workforce stream in, it's worth considering just who these federal workers are, and how vulnerable many are to a missed paycheck.
Considering the Euro 20 Years After Its Inception
Europe's transnational monetary union has had its share of hiccups over the past two decades.
The Future of the Minimum Wage Is Alive in Seattle
So far, America's wage experiment appears to be a success—and it's far from over yet.
The Social Security Administration Has a New Plan to Flag Undocumented Workers to Employers
Immigrant rights analysts warn that there's much room for error in the SSA's records—and that notifications could cost people their jobs.
How the Farm Bill Could Help Spur a Rural Innovation Renaissance
With the right policy support, sparsely populated areas of the U.S. may be on the brink of becoming the country's next hub for innovation.
How Chinese Interests—and Money—Have Revived Brazil’s Ambitious Amazon Rail Network
Brazilian commodities producers have long dreamed of a railroad network crisscrossing Amazonia and the Cerrado, able to cheaply move crops and minerals from the nation's interior to South America's coasts. But factors, including lack of investment, political instability, and difficult terrain, have foiled those hopes—until now.
Will a New Running Shoe Antagonize the Marathon’s Culture War?
Nike's new $250 shoe that makes a faster runner might be cause for celebration, but it plays into a long-running debate over the deeper meaning of the marathon and who should participate in it.
How Buying a Christmas Tree From a Farm Helps Small Farmers Fight Bankruptcy
The millions of Americans who buy a Christmas tree at a farm this year are agritourists too.