economics

economics

movie features

“Saltburn,” “The Bling Ring,” and the Pathetic Desperation of the Upper Middle Class

Upper middle class people are rich. But don’t try to tell them that.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Nov 30, 2023

economics

notes from a queer engineer

money + work

3 Good Reasons Why Taxes Are a Queer Women’s Issue

Trump’s tax plan is historically regressive, setting up huge tax breaks that help wealthy men keep their wealth while queer women get nothing.

Laura Mandanas —

Apr 5, 2017

economics

notes from a queer engineer

geekery

How Can We Advocate For Women Workers in Global Manufacturing?

As an anti-oppression activist, I’m uncomfortable with the extent to which “outsourcing” often feels to me like a euphemism for “moving our problems onto people with less systematic power.”

Laura Mandanas —

Nov 4, 2015

2016 presidential race

anti-discrimination laws

politics + activism

What’s the Deal With Bernie Sanders? 7 Things You Want to Know

I hear he’s a socialist. That’s cool. But also he’s an old straight white man, like the vast majority of American politicians, so what would his alleged socialism mean for…

Maddie —

May 11, 2015

Daily Fix

disability

politics + activism

Five Reasons the Fight for $15 Matters for LGBT People

Raising the minimum wage is a critical piece in a complex puzzle of alleviating economic struggle for queer and trans people.

Maddie —

Apr 15, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

New Report Finally Gives Crucial Numbers on Economic Disparities Hurting LGBT Women

With MAP’s report, we have clear, comprehensive data that solidifies the seriousness of the problem and provides a new resource for battling it.

Adrian —

Mar 12, 2015

Daily Fix

disability

politics + activism

Surviving or Thriving: How Economic (In)Justice Matters for LGBT People

Sometimes, it can be hard to parse out exactly why queer and trans people have such a hard time getting by while the headlines would suggest we are advancing by…

Maddie —

Feb 5, 2015

Daily Fix

economics

politics + activism

7 Vital Stats About Our LGBT Elders

A new report from SAGE lays out what you need to know the lives and experiences of aging LGBT people.

Maddie —

Oct 8, 2014

Daily Fix

economics

politics + activism

New Report Demonstrates How Anti-LGBT Laws Make It Hard For Lots of LGBTs To Make Ends Meet

“Anti-LGBT laws make people economically insecure and they disproportionately affect those who are most vulnerable within the LGBT community. They hurt you and kick you when you’re down.”

KaeLyn —

Oct 1, 2014

economics

notes from a queer engineer

geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: All Tesla’s Electric Car Patents Are Belong To You

I’m rarely (never?) interested in cars, but Tesla’s announcement just made the field a lot more interesting. So that’s something.

Laura Mandanas —

Jun 18, 2014

Daily Fix

economics

politics + activism

Slut-Shaming Becomes Even Grosser Than You Thought With Bonus Classism

“Good Girls” reminds us that patriarchy is not only a tool for men, but a tool for women with other privileged identities to use against women with marginalized identities.

Maddie —

Jun 5, 2014

Daily Fix

economics

politics + activism

Worst May Day Ever: GOP Filibusters Bill To Raise Minimum Wage

Senate Republicans decide that raising the minimum wage would hurt people, which sounds economically inaccurate.

Helen —

May 1, 2014