The NFL’s Experiment in Mexico City
Pro football held a game south of the border for the first time since 2005.
Economy
The Future of the FTC Looks a Lot Like Its Past
On the campaign trail, Trump hinted that he would take a more aggressive role in policing corporate mergers, but things don’t seem to be headed in that direction.
Infrastructure Is Only Popular Without Concrete Details
Left-leaning economists, Democrats, and Republicans may agree with Donald Trump about the need to rebuild and repair, but how to pay for it is another issue.
Red Nation, Pink Economics
Donald Trump drew support from counties where men’s jobs are going away, while women’s jobs are ascendant. There’s nothing he can do to change it.
Rethinking America’s ‘Dark Ghettos’
A Harvard professor argues that fixing America’s urban poverty will require a dramatically different approach.
Thanksgiving, a Celebration of Inequality
For decades, Gilded Age populists and secularist crusaders criticized the holiday’s gospel of abundance.
American Marriage in the Time of the Recession
Women who lived in areas that suffered the brunt of the downturn, new research suggests, were more likely to be abused by their partners.
Black Wealth in the Age of Trump
The president-elect has pledged tax reform and job creation—policies that should theoretically help poor and minority Americans. Will they?
The Hidden Work of Keeping an Office Running
Debra Leonard-Porch, an administrative professional for over 35 years, reflects on her career and the pride she finds her work.
The Emotional Labor of Waitressing
Marie Billiel, who has worked in the restaurant industry for 10 years, talks about having to have a “mask on” for eight hours at a time.