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February 4, 2022
Timothy Noah
Republicans Are Attacking a Biden Nominee Over His Stance on the Gig Economy
No, the gig economy isn’t taking over. Yes, employers use it to evade, illegally, their responsibilities for employees. Enter David Weil.
December 30, 2020
Jacob Silverman
Instacart Is a Parasite and a Sham
The gig company, like many of its peers, has seen business skyrocket during the pandemic—while exploiting workers and even failing to turn a profit.
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