The Viral Success of a Strike No One Can See
Inmates around the country have managed to engage the public in their ongoing prison protest through a targeted media strategy.
Economy
Tiffany’s Sparkly Surge Reflects a Divided Moment in America
The jewelry company credits a hip-hop–inflected ad campaign for its success. It should credit the wealth gap as well.
Trump’s NAFTA Strategy: Bluff, Rebrand, Declare Victory
The president’s announcement that he was “terminating” a free-trade agreement means less than he said.
The Speedy Rise and Fall of Robot Babysitters
Automation has given rise to new jobs in robot minding—but the flurry of opportunities may be short lived.
How Does This Bull Market End?
Probably the same way it began.
There’s a Shortage of Welders. Will More Women Fill the Gap?
Past efforts to attract women to welding have had underwhelming results. New programs aim to change that.
A Woman’s Paycheck Is Influenced by Her Hometown—Even If She Doesn’t Live There Anymore
In a new study, economists find women from places where sexist attitudes prevail end up earning less later in life.
Teaching Kids to Code During the Summer—for $1,000 a Week
Are private summer camps exacerbating tech's diversity problem?
Missouri’s Labor Victory Won’t Reverse the Decline of Unions
Organized labor has enjoyed public support for decades. It’s still dying.
Are Japan's Part-Time Employees Working Themselves to Death?
The country's labor policies, and a tight job market, have some people cobbling together 70-hour work weeks out of multiple jobs.