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All a Gig-Economy Pioneer Did Was “Politely Disagree” and the Labor Department Walked Away

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All a Gig-Economy Pioneer Did Was “Politely Disagree” and the Labor Department Walked Away

Pro Publica 01/22/2021

by Ken Armstrong, Justin Elliott and Ariana Tobin Ten years ago, the Department of Labor wrapped up...

Fixing What’s Broken: If We Build a Moral Economy, the Future Will Be Better

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Fixing What’s Broken: If We Build a Moral Economy, the Future Will Be Better

Singularity Hub 06/05/2020

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have kept saying we can’t wait for things to get...

This Is Our Chance to Redesign Work. Let’s Make It Better

This Is Our Chance to Redesign Work. Let’s Make It Better

Singularity Hub 05/29/2020

Long before coronavirus appeared and shattered our pre-existing “normal,” the future of work was a widely discussed...

New Burger Robot Will Take Command of the Grill in 50 Fast Food Restaurants

New Burger Robot Will Take Command of the Grill in 50 Fast Food Restaurants

Singularity Hub 08/24/2019

Would your burger taste as delicious if it was made by a robot? You’ll soon be able...

Low-Wage Workers Are Being Sued for Unpaid Medical Bills by a Nonprofit Christian Hospital That Employs Them

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Low-Wage Workers Are Being Sued for Unpaid Medical Bills by a Nonprofit Christian Hospital That Employs Them

Pro Publica 06/29/2019

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories...