More than one pandemic
It’s Time to Pay Attention to How the Wealth Gap in the US Manifests
The wealth gap in the US is getting bigger. So why, when it is more crucial than ever, is it still so hard to talk about the interlacing of class and race?
Keeping the entrepreneurial dream alive
The Entrepreneurial Dream Project: Supermaker's $100k Grant Fund and Mentor Network
A $100,000 grant fund for new businesses, and a dream team of 40+ world class startup mentors. 10 winning companies. Applications are open now.
The power of collective action
Employees Have Walked Out at Instacart and Amazon Over Hazardous Working Conditions
On-demand gig workers have been deemed “essential,” but have not received equipment or protections to ensure their health and safety.
Ableism and accessibility
Why Did it Take a Pandemic to Prove We Could Always WFH?
The rise of remote work has disabled workers wondering: where was this flexibility before the crisis?
It's sink or swim
Should Small Businesses Shutter—or Soldier On?
Weighing the downsides of closing business versus revenue loss, layoffs, insolvency, and coronavirus exposure.
When paid sick leave is life or death
Service Workers Are Saving Us. Why Aren’t We Protecting Them?
With exploitative labor practices impacting workers more rampantly than ever, service workers are bearing the brunt of the pandemic.
Capitalism and COVID-19
The Trillion Dollar Question: Why COVID and Capitalism Don't Mix
How a viral tweet and plutocrats turning a blind eye has awakened Americans' skepticism of our economy's foundational principles.
Pandemic parenting
I’ll Work From Home During COVID-19. My Kids Won’t.
As school districts around the country shut down, my children’s school is one of thousands working to make a plan for off-site learning. But there are important reasons to resist online schooling.
COVID-19 resources
Work in the Era of Coronavirus: Resources for Freelancers Trying to Stay Afloat
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the global workforce, and freelancers are among the hardest hit. We’ve compiled a list of resources and aid.
Chinatowns across the world have turned into ghost towns.
Coronavirus’ Impact on Asian-Owned Businesses
Underlying this viral panic is another dark symptom: increasing sentiments of racism and xenophobia towards Asian individuals and communities.
Freelancers are taking back control.
The Virtual Communities Supporting Freelancers' Mental Health
The freedom and autonomy that comes with being your own boss is a captivating prospect for many people, but those who spend most of their time working at home are more likely to struggle with their mental health than the wider population.
One part fashion, one part positivity
Madhappy Is Spreading Mental Health Awareness Through Fashion
A new wave of designers is spreading an optimistic message about a global issue: mental health.
