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The Economic Case against Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

But where did they come from, and why are they still a central part of economic policy today? This series— Ending Work Requirements — based on a report by the Maven Collaborative, the Center for Social Policy, and Ife Finch Floyd, will explore the truth behind work requirements.

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Capitalism, the Insecurity Machine: A Conversation with Astra Taylor

NonProfit Quarterly

The whole New Deal program—including the rights to employment, housing, food, and education, and other necessities—was framed using the word “security.” It’s captured by big agriculture, oil, or gas companies. Give people healthcare that lets them recover when they are ill, and education that allows them to be curious.