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.
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Working Families Are Paying the Price for Wage Stagnation
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
Big Tech Built a Gig Economy That Works Against Us
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers dependent on the gig economy — especially Black workers. Algorithmic transparency is the first step to fighting back.
World Cup Fans: Welcome to Mexico, a Paradise for Soccer and Inequality
While Mexicans are struggling with living costs, the government is piling on debt to pay for international tourism and soccer infrastructure.
INEOS Teamsters and Chemical Workers Fight for a Fair Deal
Workers at an Ohio plant are on strike after INEOS, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, has pushed sweeping cuts.
The Shameful Hypocrisy of Schwab’s Donor-Advised Fund Affiliate
By cutting off funding to the Southern Poverty Law Center when it was targeted by a weaponized DOJ, commercial DAFs are making dangerous choices.
The Top Charities in America Aren’t What You Think
In our ranking of the top U.S. fundraisers, donor-advised funds are doing better than ever.
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.
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