The Supreme Court's ruling banning workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation could have ramifications that go far beyond the scope of the case itself.
Calls to reform law enforcement have drawn attention to more sweeping proposals that would fundamentally change the role police have in our society. Is defunding a smart solution or would it lead to more crime?
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at changing one of the most important laws governing speech on the internet. Will the move change the way social media companies treat his posts?
Millions of American workers have abandoned the office to work from home. The arrangement has benefits for both employees and employers. Will the change be permanent?
Online instruction is likely to be the new normal at least through next term, but the academic disruption caused by the pandemic has sparked a larger debate about the future of higher education in America.
After years of financial struggles, the United States Postal Service has been brought to the brink of collapse by the coronavirus outbreak. Can it be saved?
Amid the pandemic, many people are trying to avoid touching cash, which could be contaminated with the coronavirus. Is it time to go cashless?
Most schools in the country are closed for the rest of the school year. What steps need to be taken for them to be ready to welcome students back in the fall?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused empty store shelves, long lines at food banks and tons of wasted food on farms. Can the U.S. food supply hold up under disruption caused by the virus?
The coronavirus outbreak could throw the presidential election into chaos if it's still around in November. Are widespread access to mail-in ballots a solution to protect voters?
The coronavirus pandemic has upended normal life around the world. Will its impact last after the outbreak has come and gone?
Worldwide efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus have caused a massive drop in global emissions. Does the pandemic present an opportunity to accelerate the fight against climate change?
The coronavirus pandemic has forced restaurants across the country to close or dramatically limit their business. Will the industry survive the outbreak?
Medical professionals say not enough people take advantage of telemedicine services. Will the coronavirus turn the practice into a regular part of patient care?
“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”