Tijuana Is Fighting to Support Migrants, One Cerveza at a Time
People across the border are brewing an inventive, new way of keeping America's castaways afloat.
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Viewfinder: A Railway Union Demonstration in France
Members of a railway union hold flares during a protest against the reform of the French state-owned railway company SNCF in Paris, France, on March 12th, 2018.
Airbnb Is Coming for Your Neighborhood
In New York City, Airbnb has raised rents, removed housing from the rental market, and fueled gentrification—and its effects are being felt elsewhere too.
The Rise of the 1 Percent Negates Any Progress in the Racial Income Gap
The income gap has been virtually unchanged for the last 50 years, and rising income inequality is part of the reason why.
How to Give American Workers Fair Wages
The labor market has changed over the last 40 years. It's time for labor laws and institutions to follow suit.
Economic Instability Dampens Support for Female Political Candidates
New research identifies yet another prejudice faced by women running for office.
Why Does Bankruptcy Fail so Many Americans?
What is intended as a safety net for people struggling financially is often unattainable for those who are the worst off.
In Colorado, Legal Pot Increases Housing Values
Homeowners are getting high, and so is the value of their residences.
Are Cheap Goods Possible Without Mass Human Suffering?
Joshua B. Freeman uses the history of the factory as a way to re-examine how workers are treated worldwide.