The Gig Economy is a Pyramid Scheme That’s Killing Its Workers
The so-called “Gig Economy” (an economy of temporary, flexible jobs) is always in the news. Companies like Uber have been touted for the convenience they offer drivers and consumers. However, for employees of companies like DoorDash, as I am, the mythology surrounding pay and benefits is insulting. The bait for workers is simple: make your own […]
We Don’t Need Billionaires
Recently, Americans have been waking up to news that Jeff Bezos is now the richest man in the world. Simultaneously, a cascade of condemning reports from his employees has surfaced, giving new insight to the hellish working conditions that Bezos has employed to earn his stake. The conditions at Amazon makes Bezos’ extreme wealth seem […]
Why Progressives Should Mobilize Around Campaign Finance Reform
Despite attempts by modern progressive activists, campaign finance reform has largely remained off the table in mainstream political discussions. In fact, many left-leaning politicians have continued to welcome corporate donations. How much does that money really matter to campaigns, though? What are the opportunity costs of this kind of campaigning? The reality of campaign finance […]
Only the Community Grid Would be a Step Towards Penance for Syracuse’s I-81
If Syracuse is famous for one thing, it’s being one of the most segregated cities in America, suffering from “hyper-segregation” that has made it one of the “worst cities for black Americans” to live. Surprisingly, a highway is largely to blame. Syracuse’s Interstate 81 has been a problem for years. Ever since it was implemented, […]
How to Gerrymander a State: California’s Upcoming Ballot Initiative
In November, Californians will have the opportunity to vote on the Cal 3 Ballot measure which would split California into three separate states (Northern California, California, and Southern California). While this proposal has the potential to be disastrous for both parties and even more difficult to pass, what the proposal offers between the lines is a […]
Smart Guns: A Smart Edition to the Debate About Gun Control
Though little understood and talked about in the context of the larger gun control debate, smart guns are an effective tool that should become part of the national conversation. Smart guns offer the possibility of lowering some of America’s most troubling gun death statistics while still allowing for the freedom to own guns. Though they […]