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Ithaca Starbucks Stores Are Union-Busting, But Workers Are Undeterred
Workers are leveraging Starbucks's labor practices to expose the hypocrisy inherent in the company's progressive image.
Trump’s Political Blunders Could Be a Gift to Democrats in November
Trump thinks that it's always better to be in the news but never seems to understand when he motivates the opposition.
Return to Iran Deal Not “Imminent,” Biden Officials Reportedly Tell Israel
The Israeli government has publicly opposed any return to the Iran nuclear accord.
Abortion Shakes Up Attorneys General Races, Exposes Limits to Their Powers
State attorney general candidates are staking claims on what they’ll do to fight or defend access to abortion.
Utah Judge Rules Trans Girls Can Play School Sports, Blocking Discriminatory Law
“At least for the moment, all Utah children can know that they are valued and supported,” said a plaintiff in the case.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
“Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions,” one advocate said.
AL Coal Miners Must Pay $13 Million in Damages for Strike, Biden’s NLRB Rules
About 1,000 miners have been on strike against Warrior Met since April 2021, resisting brutal working conditions.
Universities Are Plundering Cities. How Can This Relationship Change?
Scholar Davarian L. Baldwin discusses how “UniverCities” occupy -- and reshape -- local spaces and local economies.
Design Firm Wants to Build “Feminist” Jails and Prisons. Abolitionists Say “No.”
You will never find healing when you are isolated from those that help you feel cared for, says organizer Kami Beckford.
Medically Vulnerable Families Among Those Hit Hardest by Soaring Inflation
Inflation is particularly detrimental to the health of low-income patients.