Government Headed for Shutdown
Barring any new deal in the next hour, the federal government will officially shut down and cease non-essential functions at 12:01 a.m.
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Inside the Vote to Unionize the ‘Los Angeles Times’
Pacific Standard chats with Carolina A. Miranda, a Los Angeles Times staff writer and member of the LA Times Guild organizing committee.
Why Bitcoin’s Value Could Eventually Approach Zero
Unless energy efficiency improves dramatically, demand for cryptocurrencies will eventually be self-limiting.
Aetna Agrees to Pay $17 Million in Privacy Settlement
The settlement was reached after a major mailing mishap revealed the HIV status of thousands of patients.
The Story of a Government Shutdown, in 13 Figures
Once again, the federal government is headed for a shutdown. Here's what that would mean for our economy—and for some of our country's most vulnerable citizens.
This Chart Shows What the Trump Administration Has Done to Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.
It appears the uninsured rate will only continue to go up.
Driver’s Ed Is Becoming Harder for Poor Kids to Afford
As states have stopped funding driver's education, participation has declined, with lower-income teens and teens of color missing out.
Does Segregation Beget Segregation?
Two poverty researchers talk about the social forces reinforcing the cycle of segregation.
How the ‘Baby Boomer’ Label Can Lead to Discrimination
New research finds aging people are treated more fairly if they are identified as older workers rather than Baby Boomers.
Walmart Promises Higher Pay Under Tax Overhaul
Walmart is one of several companies that has announced raises and one-time bonuses for employees after Congress passed its tax overhaul.