Here’s Why Productivity Doesn’t Raise Wages Anymore

Last updated on: December 13, 2017 at 8:54 am By Christian Chiakulas

Karl Marx predicted the de-coupling of wage and productivity growth over a century ago. Read more

Why I Left A Promising Position with an Up-and-Coming Progressive Media Organization

Last updated on: November 21, 2017 at 5:28 pm By Christian Chiakulas

TYT Politics reporter Jordan Chariton is accused of sexual assault. Read more

I’ve Never Been Less Happy to be Right

Last updated on: November 9, 2017 at 5:02 pm By Christian Chiakulas

The NY Times reported today that five women have publicly accused Louis CK of sexual assault. Read more

While We’re Outing Sexual Abusers, Let’s Address Louis CK

Last updated on: November 1, 2017 at 4:52 pm By Christian Chiakulas

TRIGGER WARNING: Descriptions of, and discussion about, sexual abuse and abusers. In the last month or so hundreds of women (and some men) have stepped forward to publicly name powerful men who have sexually harassed or abused them. Most notable, of course, is Harvey Weinstein, but accounts of abuse have also hit people such as actor Kevin Spacey, director James Toback, author Elie Wiesel, president George H.W. Bush, and Screen Junkies founder Andy Signore, among many others. While we’re at it,... Read more