Is Burnout Culture Our New Normal?
A nation of overextended, stressed-out workers has created an economic and mental health crisis with seemingly no end in sight.
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Living With An “Invisible” Disability
Even with ADA protections, people with "invisible" disabilities and diseases disclosing their health status to an employer can have grave consequences.
These Women of Color Are Reinventing Work
Black, Latinx, Asian, and Native women are the fastest growing segment of the American workforce—and they are changing a system that has continually failed them.
The Self-Made Billionaire Is a Myth
When Americans like Kylie Jenner and Jeff Bezos downplay their advantages—and the media follows suit—it prevents us from dealing with the truth about income inequality, opportunity access, and classism.
The Immigration Issue No One Is Talking About
H-1B visa holders may not be Trump's main targets, but any foreign resident should feel wary of this administration's attack on immigrants.
What Will Women Lose If Unions Fail?
The fate of unions will be decided by the Supreme Court. If they lose, fair wages, guaranteed health care, and general job safety are at risk for millions of workers.
Why Are So Many Media Men … Shitty?
They flirt with you as you pitch your stories. Your meetings feel like dates. How can a female journalist feel good about her work when newsrooms are predominantly controlled by men?
Twitter, I Just Can’t Quit You
While it may be a haven for trolls, the social-media platform also provides many people of color a big, supportive community—and a means to find work.
Can’t Find Work? Trump’s Says Just Move to Wisconsin
When the going gets rough, the current White House occupant says abandon your home and follow the jobs—an economic plan that has destroyed American cities.
Why Are We So Damn Tired?
More women than ever are shattering the glass ceiling. But we often have to work twice as hard, face sexist colleagues, balance motherhood with full-time jobs—and that's exhausting.