Jake Johnson / Common DreamsFeb 24, 2020
In a new segment, the author calls out the political establishment for behaving "like out-of-touch aristocrats in a dying aristocracy." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
CATHY BUSSEWITZ / The Associated PressDec 24, 2019
His resignation from the company that turbocharged the gig economy will likely be met with relief from investors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
RACHEL LERMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated PressDec 6, 2019
Attacks involved both drivers and riders, and some occurred between riders. Uber rides also were involved in nine murders last year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Pete Tucker / FAIRSep 19, 2019
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is one of the ride-sharing app's leading investors—a fact his newspaper curiously no longer sees fit to disclose. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated PressSep 3, 2019
The money the presidential candidate has received from employees of major lobbying firms dwarfs that of the rest of the Democratic field. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
MICHAEL LIEDTKE / The Associated PressAug 27, 2019
Anthony Levandowski, a pioneer in robotic vehicles, could face a sentence of 10 years and be fined up to $8.25 million. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigJun 5, 2019
Corporations are increasingly hiring part-time, freelance and contract workers, threatening the basic livelihoods of millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
DAMIAN J. TROISE / The Associated PressMay 13, 2019
The U.S. stock market slide extends into a second week, with a loss of 617 points. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigMay 8, 2019
Company executives make huge profits at the expense of drivers and customers. Now unions are striking on the eve of Uber's IPO. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Ilana NovickMay 7, 2019
As a Lyft driver puts it, “We make pennies, while the app companies make billions off the backs of drivers who suffer.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ADAM BEAM / The Associated PressMay 5, 2019
The Golden State is estimated to add $1 billion or more to its tax revenue after companies like Uber and Airbnb go public. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigMar 24, 2019
After per-mile pay is slashed by 25 percent, a group seeks a livable wage, a cap on the company's commissions and a voice going forward. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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