Bernie Sanders Changed America
The Sanders campaign was mocked, ridiculed, and maligned. But five years after it first started, it's clear it has altered the country's trajectory.
Taking Care of Each Other Is Essential Work
As coronavirus shows us the value of care, theorist Nancy Fraser asks us to imagine a more socialist feminist future.
The Case for a Wealth Tax
All throughout the coronavirus crisis, the rich have been accidentally making the argument that they need less money as soon as possible.
This Is a Historic Crisis. Where Is Democratic Leadership?
In the moment when the working class needs them the most, the Democratic party is leaving people behind.
Should I Pay My Rent on April 1? We Asked a New York Housing Organizer
Thousands of people in New York won't be able to pay their rent. What are they supposed to do?
I Was Arrested and Arraigned. It Was Coronavirus That Scared Me
"There were three to five people in the pen waiting to speak with an attorney in a much smaller space. There wasn’t even one foot between us."
The GoFundMe Recession Is Here
In lieu of a strong social safety net, business owners are setting up crowdfunding campaigns for their laid-off staffers. “It’s incredibly depressing,” said one employee.
Workers See Coronavirus Mismanagement. Unions Are Helping Them Speak Out
Amidst government failure, nurses, airline attendants, and teachers are turning to their unions for support.
I Narrowly Avoided Coronavirus Disaster
Last month, I left freelance writing for a job with benefits. Amid a global pandemic, that change has provided me with arbitrary security and made the problems with the gig economy clear.
Young People Aren’t Apathetic. They’re Facing Major Voting Obstacles
“It’s hypocritical accusing us of not being engaged politically when there are a lot of barriers to us voting," one college student said.
Trump Should Have Corona-Bumped
The president shook hands with multiple people who were at CPAC and exposed to the coronavirus. Whoops.
We Asked Smart People to Rate Dumb Things
Jia Tolentino tells us about her best and worst weed experiences, John Urschel grades sports balls, and more.