The World Bank is bullish on AI. Experiences in the gig economy give us good reason to doubt that confidence absent strong regulations.
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Who Grows the Plants in Our Sacred Spaces?
For the largely immigrant workers whose labor brings beauty to our sacred spaces, homes, and public places, speaking out about working conditions can come with the risk of retaliation.
For the largely immigrant workers whose labor brings beauty to our sacred spaces, homes, and public places, speaking out about working conditions can come with the risk of retaliation.
15 Years on From Occupy, the Long Fight of the 99% Continues
Gen Z-led protest movements are building on a long legacy of struggle against economic inequality.
Gen Z-led protest movements are building on a long legacy of struggle against economic inequality.
The Struggle Against Industrial Expansion in Cancer Alley
Residents of Cancer Alley are deeply familiar with disease and death.
Residents of Cancer Alley are deeply familiar with disease and death.
We Need a Bigger, More Skilled Movement to Face What’s Coming
May Day Strong is convening solidarity schools to safeguard our voting rights.
May Day Strong is convening solidarity schools to safeguard our voting rights.
The New Red Scare Is a Desperate Smoke Screen
The rise of the Democratic Socialists of America this year is part of a broader struggle for a fair economy.
The rise of the Democratic Socialists of America this year is part of a broader struggle for a fair economy.
Executive Excess at Low-Wage Corporations
‘Low-wage 100’ CEOs have focused on enriching themselves while turning blind eyes to threats against their workers.
‘Low-wage 100’ CEOs have focused on enriching themselves while turning blind eyes to threats against their workers.
How States Can Protect Residents From Harmful Pesticides
The Supreme Court may have sided with Monsanto, but states can still take action against harmful pesticide manufacturers.
The Supreme Court may have sided with Monsanto, but states can still take action against harmful pesticide manufacturers.
Housing Policy Should Protect Disability Communities, Not Displace Them
True housing accessibility isn't just about ramps and elevators — we also need to be able to afford to stay in the communities that support us.
True housing accessibility isn’t just about ramps and elevators — we also need to be able to afford to stay in the communities that support us.
The World Is Watching the United States. So Are Workers.
An international coalition of unions just placed the United States on a "Watchlist" for labor violations.
An international coalition of unions just placed the United States on a “Watchlist” for labor violations.
How to Protect Working People’s Nest Eggs From SpaceX Scam
Fast-tracking SpaceX and other newly public companies into index funds benefits top executives and corporate insiders while putting ordinary retirement savers at risk.
Fast-tracking SpaceX and other newly public companies into index funds benefits top executives and corporate insiders while putting ordinary retirement savers at risk.
Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans
U.S. workers, consumers, and taxpayers have a big stake in developing country debt crises — and they have the power to tackle the problem.
U.S. workers, consumers, and taxpayers have a big stake in developing country debt crises — and they have the power to tackle the problem.
What a Trillion Dollars Tells Us About Who Really Runs the World
Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune was extracted, and the system that produced it is the same one emptying the rest of our pockets.
Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar fortune was extracted, and the system that produced it is the same one emptying the rest of our pockets.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
Hawaii Targets Citizens United With Law Clarifying Corporations Are Not People
The new law will limit the constitutional rights of corporations to make political donations.
The new law will limit the constitutional rights of corporations to make political donations.
Lawmakers Press to Eliminate Private Jet Travel Subsidies
The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act of 2026 would close loopholes in Trump's tax codes that allow billionaires to write off planes as business expenses.
The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act of 2026 would close loopholes in Trump’s tax codes that allow billionaires to write off planes as business expenses.