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Louisiana Communities Organize to Defend Libraries From Far Right Censorship
A far right battle against libraries that started in Lafayette is now unfolding across the state.
Amid Inflation and Short-Staffing, Labor Organizers Demanded More in 2022
Workers across many industries defied conventional organizing wisdom in order to gain ground.
Markets and Technology Won’t Solve Climate Crisis. We Must End Capitalism.
It’s the accumulation of capital that’s destroying the Earth System as a place of human habitability.
Local Alabama Police Arrested 82-Year-Old Woman for Overdue Trash Bill
A society based on human needs would help a retiree with a trivial household problem instead of sending cops.
Many Rank-and-File UC Grad Student Workers Are Unhappy With Tentative Agreement
Workers will return to their jobs after the winter break, but many said the contract falls short on key demands.
Climate Crisis Is Ratcheting Up Pressure on Bee Populations
Amplified by climate change, extreme rainfall, wildfires and pests are disrupting the natural patterns of bees.
As Temperature Drops, Incarcerated People Brace for Dangerously Cold Conditions
For the millions of people incarcerated in the U.S., freezing temperatures amid failing infrastructure can be deadly.
Tidings of Discomfort and Joy: Christmas as Resistance
Christmas offers an opportunity for those who celebrate it to recommit to the love and solidarity its story teaches.
Lawsuits Against Plastic Industry Could Exceed $20 Billion in Damages by 2030
A new study shows that the societal impact already costs around $100 billion per year.
Nearly 200 Rohingya Refugees Adrift at Sea Desperately Seek Rescue
Fleeing ethnic cleansing, the refugees have been trapped on the boat for weeks without adequate food or water.