A weekly note on inequality in America and how we live now

America Is in the Midst of a Dramatic Labor Resurgence

All over the country, workers are winning concessions. What business calls a âlabor shortageâ is really labor power in action.

by Faiz Shakir

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The Ugly Bipartisan Obsession with the âRightâ Number of Immigrants

The U.S. has a long and racist history of worrying over how many people is too many to let in.

by Tanvi Misra

The Fight to Rein in Facebook Takes a Big Stepâor TwoâForward This Week

First, whistleblower Frances Haugen will testify. Then Bidenâs aggressive antitrust pick finally gets his confirmation hearing. But itâs still an uphill battle.

by Daniel Strauss

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Police Unionsâ Latest Grievance: Vaccine Mandates

Weâve heard this story before, when police said criminal justice reform would lead to mass resignations.

by Esther Wang

What If Pandemic Aid Went to Tenants, Not Landlords?

As landlords refuse federal pandemic rental assistance, some places are simply cutting them out of the process.

by Divya Karthikeyan

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