Background Although women’s soccer is one of the most successful professional women’s sports in the United States, approximately one-third of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players are paid the League’s minimum salary, just $22,000 per year; three-fourths of the [...]

Background In 2021, the world learned that National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) players received such low levels of compensation that many could neither afford basic living expenses nor the additional costs associated with critical mental health services.  While these professional [...]

In the lead-up to the US presidential election in 2020, the political environment was incredibly hostile. President Trump’s words and deeds on a range of issues, from COVID-19, immigration reform, criminal justice reform, and police brutality, had greatly divided the country.

Background As the for COVID-19 pandemic forced most Americans into home quarantine, it became clear that certain crucial resources were not available for the elderly or immunocompromised people. While there were plenty of hot-meal delivery services and indigent meal programs, [...]

Background As Amazon grows and moves into new markets, they are rapidly changing the logistics and delivery industry. Warehouse workers and delivery drivers – once high-paying jobs that prioritized safety and quality -- are now being automated, commoditized, and dehumanized.  [...]

Background Prior to his 2016 presidential election campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders had little national name recognition and no major lists of supporters. He was polling at 3% and preparing to run against Hillary Clinton, one of the biggest brand names [...]

Background In December of 2006, Barack Obama was a rising star in a crowded field of potential primary candidates but was relatively unknown amongst general election voters. He was only polling at 17% amongst Democratic primary voters.  Nonetheless, excitement was [...]

Background In 2018, writer, actress, and activist Heather Thomas was nervous. Few organizations were talking about the unethical practices that several right-wing Republican Secretaries of State were initiating to tilt elections in their party’s favor. These elected officials were not [...]

Background In early April of 2020, just three weeks into the Covid-19 pandemic’s shutdown, the National Independent Venue Association was created to help music venues, comedy clubs, festivals, & theater owners share resources, current information, and best practices in dealing [...]