Category: Recharge

For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The coronavirus pandemic has given me so many opportunities to experience new things: worrying that my face mask might fall into the toilet; making (and burning) multiple loaves of bread; and binge-watching television shows with total delight. My deep dive into TV…

For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.One of the longest-running and most mythologized (and best) music festivals in the world had its plug pulled by the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s adapted creatively: Tonight’s Newport livestream on Instagram features bassist Christian McBride and violinist Regina Carter, whose full range…

For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.I’m a latecomer to the microblogging and social networking service Twitter but firmly aware that all the trappings and opportunity costs are real—an attentional quicksand, with bargain-bin goodies and top-shelf prizes. I fully support taking a clean break, never again to look…

For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Tipping generously is essential in a galaxy where pay structures, working conditions, and health care access aren’t equitable or sustainable, but as Recharge boosted back in May, many customers are stepping up: the $1,300 tip for an 18-year-old Texas server; the Arkansas…

For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.Three boosts to enter the week: Letter by letter. “Will you be my pen pal?” “My name is Pattie. Please write me.” “My name is Berlene. I am your pen pal! Please write to me.” Nearly 20,000 letters have poured in, answering…