The Absence of Valuing Unpaid Care Work
Items covered by measuring national income get plenty of attention, while those not within this rigid framework often fall by the wayside. Case in point: unpaid care work.
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Detroit Will Remain Plagued by Housing Woes, Report Says
An aging population and decline in housing affordability are just two of the long-term issues residents of Detroit will face in coming years.
A Brief History of the Coffee Shop as a Symbol for Gentrification
Neighborhood change has long gone hand in hand with the coffee bean.
The ‘Internet of Restaurants’ Is Coming for Your Info
At the National Restaurant Association, many of the hot technology companies are selling surveillance, not supper.
Is the Democrats’ Economic Agenda Enough to Win Back the House in 2018?
Some of the ideas contained within the new policy agenda reflect the growing influence of the party's progressive wing.
How Money Can Buy Happiness
The best use of spare cash is to purchase devices or services that save you time.
Three Things You Need to Know About the House Budget Proposal
The House has released its 2018 budget blueprint. It's already meeting resistance from both far-right and centrist Republicans.
Empowering the Communities Fighting Industrial Mining Operations, One Film at a Time
Jessie Landerman, a writer, producer, and director with the New Media Advocacy Project, discusses a new series of videos to help communities stand up to big mining companies.
What’s Next for the Affordable Care Act?
The Senate's efforts to repeal the ACA seem to be dead, but that doesn't mean the law is totally safe.