labor

A copy of the March 3, 2020 edition of The New Newmanton News sits beside Tuesday's edition on a desk at the TNNN offices. The headlines are not identical.

Is AI Finally Coming for Your Job? An Update on Our Prior Coverage of Whether AI Is Finally Coming for Your Job

This is the 1,827th consecutive day The New Newmanton News has run a version of this article. Analysts say the answer may be different this time.

By Margaret Huang · May 23, 2026

A printout of the leaked Democratic Party strategy document, partially redacted with a highlighter, rests on a table at Plimpton's Pub & Provisions on Thursday evening.

News

Leaked Democratic Memo Proposes Tax Break on Severance Packages, Annual Union Photo as Cornerstones of 2028 Labor Platform

Internal document also includes list of marginalized groups party is prepared to 'sell down the river'; phrase described as 'an unfortunate choice of words' by the staffer who chose it

By Margaret Huang · Mar 9, 2026

The cover of Brent Fallows's new book features a single ladder rising into an empty blue sky. The bottom rungs are not shown.

Reviews

Book Review: 'Who Moved My Career, Labor Rights, Honest Wage, and Delusions of Upward Social Mobility?'

A management consultant argues that the collapse of the American worker's prospects is, at its root, a mindset problem

By Constance Bellweather · Mar 4, 2026

A bronze plaque reading 'In This Location, Commerce Once Occurred' stands near the corner of Pacific Avenue and Sixth Street on Wednesday.

Obituaries

Capitalism, 250, Dies After Decades-Long Battle With Neoliberal Policy

Survived by shareholder value, a 7-tier agility lattice, and approximately 400 lobbyists

By Margaret Huang · Mar 8, 2026

Harlan Doss, a beloved customer, now able to pay his back rent

Marrow & Main Helped Harlan Doss Get Current on His Rent. Now He's a Returning Client.

A personal story about financial flexibility, and the company that's always ready when you are.

Paid Partnership with Marrow & Main · May 29, 2026

A fuel pump at the Gnu Harbor Marina displays updated pricing on Tuesday.

Opinion

Are High Oil Prices a Good Thing?

I know how that sounds. I'm asking anyway.

By Victoria Ashford-Cross · Mar 19, 2026

Patricia Deluca and Owen Firth at their reception at Newton's Fig on Saturday evening, standing in front of the mural.

Weddings

Deluca-Firth Wedding Held at Newton's Fig, No One Cares

Both parties are employed; officiant holds a certificate

By Claire Beaulieu · Mar 18, 2026