Article The Scourge of Wage Suppression Michael Lind wishes for “a new and nonpartisan” labor movement. But he refuses to take seriously the labor movement that already exists.By Joseph A. McCartinNovember 17, 2023 Labor Politics Economy Books
Article Solving the Housing Crisis “When it comes to housing in the United States, it can be tempting to despair. But we shouldn’t, because we know how to end this crisis.”By Fran QuigleyOctober 20, 2023 Economy Politics
Article Abolishing Poverty in America Poverty is not inevitable. Matthew Desmond explains the steps we need to take to eradicate it.By Dominic PreziosiOctober 9, 2023 Interview Poverty Economy
Article We Need a New Farm Bill The biggest winner in our current Farm Bill is Big Agriculture. SNAP recipients and small farmers deserve better.By Regina MunchSeptember 29, 2023 Domestic Affairs Economy
Article Patients Over Profits Reining in the pharmaceutical industry is an important step toward making health care more affordable for everyone.By The EditorsSeptember 24, 2023 Editorial Health Care Joe Biden Economy Politics
Article Autoworkers Stand Up Striking autoworkers resist an economy designed to make the rich richer no matter the cost.By Alexander SternSeptember 23, 2023 Labor Politics Joe Biden Economy
PoliticsIs ‘Bronze Age Pervert’ Born to Rule? It’s hard to understand how anyone can think of Bronze Age Pervert as a role model, but an alarming number of young would-be fascists apparently do.By Matt McManusNovember 19, 2023
ReligionSold by the Jesuits Rachel L. Swarns's book dives into the history and legacy of the 272 slaves sold by the Jesuits at Georgetown University.By Marcia ChatelainNovember 15, 2023
CultureHave We Become Gods? Tara Isabella Burton’s new book asks: How has self-creation in pursuit of profit become our social ideal?By Brad EastNovember 15, 2023
BooksPreserving Hope for Humanity One fear ties together techno-utopian fantasies and anti-birth environmentalism: the messy, imperfect reality of our human bodies.By Gilbert MeilaenderNovember 1, 2023
CollectionsThe Israel-Palestine Conflict A collection of Commonweal's writings on the Israel-Palestine conflict since 2009By The EditorsNovember 14, 2023