The Majority of Stay-at-Home Dads Aren’t Staying Home to Care for the Family
A close look at a Pew Social Trends report.
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Fleeced: A Look at the Terrible Life of Migrant Workers Everywhere
The New York Times’ coverage of the poor conditions laborers at New York University’s Abu Dhabi campus are struggling with is important, but the problem is not unique to one area. A Nepal expert offers some critical context.
Why This Is the Most Important World Cup Ever for American Soccer’s 99 Percent
Most domestic American players don't make that much money, but with new collective bargaining negotiations coming up, a good performance from the U.S. National Team could help to change that.
Will Soccer Ever Be as Big as Football in the United States?
As soccer picks up fans and followers in the U.S., entrepreneurs are betting that they’ll be able to make a lot of money off of a sport that’s already enormously popular elsewhere. Will their bets pay off?
Protecting Our Service Members From High-Cost Lenders
Acknowledging that a previous law did not go far enough, the Defense Department says it needs to expand rules.
The Economy Is Growing, but We’re Replacing Good Jobs With Bad Ones
A recent study by the National Employment Law Project gives job creators a failing grade.
If You Want to Sell Something Online, Consider Asking Your White Friend for Help
New research from a pair of economists finds that buyers discriminate against sellers perceived as black.
Stay-at-Home Parenting Is on the Rise Because Mothers Can’t Find Work
Low-wage shift work rarely covers the cost of child care.
Ignoring Your Co-Workers Is Worse Than Bullying Them
A new study finds that a harassed worker is better off than a neglected one.