How the Labor Movement and the Gay Rights Movement Work Together
For decades, the two communities have worked hand-in-hand on a range of issues—and now they're both under fire from the White House.
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Popular Music Piracy Site Shutting Down
Last year, a group of 15 record labels sued the website Youtube-mp3.org and its proprietors for copyright violation.
Should Home Health Aides Be Given More Responsibility—and Better Pay?
A new book argues that re-thinking the role of home health aides would both improve health outcomes for elderly Americans and reduce income inequality.
What It Means to Be Working in America Today
For Labor Day, a selection of our most recent stories on the American worker.
How an Early Start to the School Year Is Harming One California Tourist Town
A new trend in California schools is having unintended consequences for residents of South Lake Tahoe.
Trump Doubles Down on Tax Reform—Sort of
On Wednesday, the president introduced his push for tax reform. It was heavy on promises, but light on specifics.
What’s Missing From Our Understanding of Affordable Housing?
Housing, as a social policy, is something that's been litigated—and re-litigated—for decades, and quite vigorously so.
American Cities Need New Social Welfare Systems to Support Their Citizens
In an age of employment uncertainty and a growing income gap, urban America needs to find new ways to infuse equity into the equation.
L.A. Is Testing a New, Communal Approach to Fighting Homelessness
Residents can get up to $75,000 to build a "granny flat"—if they open it up to a homeless family.
New Evidence That Selling Clothes on Facebook May Not Be Such a Great Gig
LuLaRoe sellers are complaining that, in some cities, they're vying with too many competitors.