Alana Semuels

Milk Has Long Been a Staple of American Life. But Now, the Dairy Industry Is in Trouble

American Farmers Are in Crisis. Here's Why

A perfect storm of factors has lead to the biggest crisis for American farmers in decades.

Why Corporations Can No Longer Avoid Politics

In the era of "woke capitalism," apolitical is not an option

Progressives and Business Leaders Are Going to War in Seattle, With Major Implications for the Country's Future

'It became clear that this was the last line of defense'

'Rampant Consumerism Is Not Attractive.' Patagonia Is Climbing to the Top — and Reimagining Capitalism Along the Way

'Rampant consumerism is not attractive'

'Workers Are Tired and Frustrated and Angry.' Uneven Economic Growth Fuels Walkouts Like the GM Strike

50,000 GM workers walked off the job this week — and more strikes are planned

How a Booming Economy Left U.S. Service Workers Behind

'I'm Back to Riding My Own Bike.' Higher Prices Threaten Silicon Valley’s Mobility Revolution

Scooters, bikes and rides are getting more expensive as companies like Uber and Lyft look to start t...

Why People Are Getting Money From the Equifax Deal But Not the Facebook Settlement

Advocates say the difference is evidence that we need better consumer protection laws

Immigration Policies Are Driving Away Skilled Workers to Canada

Canada's immigrant-friendly policies are drawing technology companies — and the jobs they create — a...

Game Creators Are Burned Out and Desperate for Change

Video game developers are speaking out about layoffs, burnout and sexual harassment plaguing the ind...

The World Has an E-Waste Problem

Why Buying American Is Complicated

New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are aimed at boosting American manufacturing, but...

Uber Drivers Strike Ahead of Massive IPO

Some people will make big bucks as Uber goes public, but inequality may only worsen