Working Amid a Turbulent Few Decades in the Airline Industry
Over 32 years at American Airlines, Paul Mozeak has witnessed a merger, a bankruptcy, and a new approach to airport security.
A Step Toward Equal Pay for Men and Women
Massachusetts legislation aims to diminish gender-based discrimination in the workplace.
Denmark Isn't Magic
New research suggests that the American dream isn’t alive in Scandinavia—but generous redistribution of wealth isn’t a terrible consolation prize.
Braiding Without a License
Aicheria Bell helped file a lawsuit to allow stylists like herself to serve customers without technically committing a crime.
A Place Where 600,000 Women Look for Work That Works for Them
Sairee Chahal built a platform that connects women across India with flexible careers, allowing them to balance the competing demands of family and a job.
Why Losing China Will Probably Be Good for Uber
The company has struggled to compete with Didi Chuxing, the world’s largest ride-hailing platform, on its home turf.
Nick Denton's Bankruptcy Filing
The Gawker founder, still reeling from the damages awarded to Hulk Hogan, called it “a bitter day.”
The Market for History’s Infamous Murder Weapons
Where the instruments of tragedy go, ethical quandaries often follow.
A Lesson for Uber in China
Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing service, bought Uber’s subsidiary in the country in a deal valued at $35 billion.
Eight Parents, One Shower
Four couples in Oregon are trying to ease the burdens and costs of modern parenthood by sharing a home, a truck, and nightly dinners.
The Best Business Reads of July
The month’s most interesting stories about money and business from around the web
Equity: Finally, a Movie About Women Who Love Money
A film exploring the motivations, aspirations, and drawbacks of being female on Wall Street is long overdue.
How Can the Hospitals That Serve D.C.’s Poor Keep Up?
Even in a city with some of the best health-insurance coverage rates and a glut of medical facilities, residents just a few miles apart are projected to have vastly different lifespans.
Founding a Minority-Led Firm in One of the Least Diverse Industries
Five years ago, three black female lawyers were getting tired of feeling isolated at company after company. So they created their own.
Why Can’t Chipotle Recover?
Food-safety concerns have, unsurprisingly, hurt a company that plays up its high-quality ingredients.
Why Tax Havens Are Political and Economic Disasters
Seeking prosperity through lax business and tax regulations leaves countries worse off.
A Conversation With a Teacher Who Decided to Go on Strike
Noam Gundle, who teaches high-school biology in Seattle, talks about how he’s seen the public-education system change in the last 15 years.
The Visa for People Officially Deemed ‘Extraordinary'
A lesser-known but increasingly popular work permit has created a funnel for foreign artists, actors, and other creative types who want to work in the United States.
What Gender Pay-Gap Statistics Aren't Capturing
Women are in fact more likely to choose lower-paying jobs, but numbers do a poor job of highlighting the cultural biases that can shape their decisions.