Working in America in 2018
For Labor Day, a selection of some of our favorite stories on the American worker in 2018.
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Who Should Foot the Bill for Trump’s Rallies?
Cities have often ended up underwriting the president's events, even though they've been saddled with some pretty hefty costs in the aftermath.
Inside the Struggling Effort to Bank the Indigenous Women of Mumbai
Despite a recent government initiative aimed at providing financial services to women in India, the populations most in need of assistance aren't seeing the benefits.
What the Last Frontier of Manhattan Says About the Economics of Housing
Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in U.S. history, is being built during a time when New Yorkers worry about the burdensome cost of housing. Will the megaproject alleviate the city's housing pressure?
A New Government Report Finds the Trump Administration Could Do a Better Job Running Healthcare.gov
In 2018, 8.7 million people bought their non-group health insurance through healthcare.gov—down from 9.2 million people in 2017.
Will Venezuela Be Able to Curb Its Hyperinflation?
Nicolás Maduro's government is taking desperate steps to try stop the bleeding in the country's economy.
Internet Access May Be the Biggest Hurdle to Medicaid Coverage for Many Arkansans
The state government has started to institute work requirements for its medicaid program that includes logging work hours online, but broadband coverage in the state is sparse—at best.
The Legal Case That Could Potentially Disrupt Trump’s Signature Tax Cut
A lawsuit filed last month by four states attacks the legislation as it resulted in much higher federal taxes for many residents of high-tax states.
Increased Access to Local Produce Is Leading to Healthier Lives for SNAP Recipients
Advocates working to increase access to fruits and vegetables in America's food deserts report that the growing popularity of Double Up Food Bucks programs is helping curb the $160 billion spent on illnesses related to lack of healthy food.
Examining the Embattled Nicaraguan President’s Deep Ties With Venezuelan Oil Money
President Daniel Ortega has seen his popularity plummet in conjunction with the economic hardships faced by his most ardent financial supporter.