His latest column about the traveler website Airbnb mistakes desperation for innovation.Â
Working in America
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The Great Detroit Betrayal
Any remotely accurate autopsy of the bankrupt city will find the cancer that killed it was the decline of the American auto industry.Â
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Rhode Island’s Small Victory
A third state offers paid leave, though not necessarily a clear path for other states
Posted inLaw and Justice
How to Keep Bad Cops on the Beat
A few states forego a key tool protecting the public from rogue police officers.
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Wal-Mart Plays Hardball in D.C.
There’s a power struggle going on between the D.C. city council and the world’s largest retailer, one that Wal-Mart is likely to win.
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The Part-Timer Problem
Delaying the employer mandate may mean fewer firms will cut workers’ hours—but the rise of part-time work will continue nonetheless.
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Progressives’ Post-DOMA To-Do List
The left hasn’t exhausted its victories on last week’s landmark same-sex marriage gains. There are still many fights with logical—and achievable—next steps.
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A Good Day For Hotel Workers
Long at odds, UNITE HERE and the Hyatt chain reach a deal that will enable workers to unionize
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Back to School for Labor
The fight for union recognition at Philadelphia’s Olney High School shows the challenges of organizing charter schools.
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Enough With the Daddy Wars
We should be discussing work-life balance for men as a family issue, not as a lines-drawn-in-the-sand gender battle.
