The debate over how to classify gig workers pits flexibility against the higher incomes and benefits that come with being classified as an employee.
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Workers say they love the freedom of platforms like Uber and TaskRabbit but find it hard to earn a livable wage. Cooperatives that give worker-owners a voice in how they are run offer a solution.
It’s not only nuclear bomb tests that disrupt the atmosphere, there are a number of natural events that can do the same. But how long does any damage last?
Unfairness alone is upsetting enough to drive people to punish lucky recipients of unfair outcomes.
Immigrant students often have work commitments outside class, and they may need additional language support. Giving them equal access to technology during remote learning might not be enough.
For decades, athletes, as a general rule, steered clear of politics. Teams and sponsors liked it that way, and fans did, too. No more.
An expert predicts a rethink on technology access, reconnecting with the working class, and more.
The statue of black Christ has a deep significance for the people of Panama. An object of deep devotion, it also serves as a reminder of colonialism.
Consumers are much more likely to recycle their waste after viewing messages showing the products it might turn into.
A growing number of jobs are becoming less stable, with fewer benefits and stagnating wages. This is taking a significant toll on the psychological health of workers.
Female athletes barely receive more attention than horses and dogs. And if you’re a woman who wants to become a sports journalist, you should steel yourself for some social media venom.
Alih-alih belajar dari dasar untuk mengembangkan kemampuan matematika, kita harus memprioritaskan pembelajaran matematika dengan menarik tenaga-tenaga terampil di rumah.
There is rich Catholic heritage of resistance. Catholic protesters have used powerful religious symbols, including vials of their own blood, as an extension of Christ’s blood, to demand change.
Forty-five years ago, ‘The Exorcist’ terrified viewers with its portrayal of a practice that goes back several centuries and continues today in Christianity.
Instead of getting “back to basics” to improve math skills, we should make math literacy a priority by developing, attracting and supporting skilled teachers, and improving math literacy at home.
US sanctions announced earlier this month may have triggered the plunge in the lira, but the government has been mismanaging Turkey’s economy for years, creating severe vulnerabilities.
Kata komedian Chris Rock, kalau saja orang miskin tahu seberapa kaya orang kaya, maka mungkin saja orang akan bikin kerusuhan. Apa benar?
Income inequality, the most common way to measure the gap between the rich and the poor, only tells part of the story. Wealth inequality tells the rest.
Rather than tinkering with the deduction, Republicans should get rid of it altogether and replace it with something that would actually help more Americans afford a home.
The administration wants to cut the tax rate on so-called pass-through entities, which is likely to lead to creative tax planning and outright evasion, damaging faith in the system.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Boston College
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Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, Boston College
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Adjunct Lecturer in the International Studies Program, Boston College
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Professor of Sociology, Boston College
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Faculty Member (Theology Department), Part-Time, Boston College
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Professor of Law, Boston College, Boston College
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Assistant Professor, Management and Organization Department, Boston College
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Associate Professor of Social Work, Boston College
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Associate Professor of Communication and International Studies, Boston College
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Associate Professor of Communication, Boston College
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Senior Research Scientist, Boston College
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Seidner Family Faculty Fellow Professor of Finance at Carroll School of Management, Boston College
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PhD Candidate/Teaching Fellow in Systematic Theology, Boston College
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Professor of Education & Policy, Boston College
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Associate Professor in the Finance Department, Boston College
