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Schumer Accused of Caving to Big Tech After Failure to Deliver on Antitrust Pledge
Three antitrust bills have been languishing in the Senate for months, despite attracting bipartisan support.
Success of “Slavery on the Ballot” Vote Could Help Incarcerated Pregnant People
Four states voted to remove language from their constitutions that allow prisons to require incarcerated people to work.
UN Passes Resolution Condemning Death Penalty Despite US Opposition
The U.S. joined Saudi Arabia, Iran and North Korea in voting against the resolution.
What Organizers Can Learn From a Rank-and-File Coal Miners’ Victory 50 Years Ago
In 1972, labor militants ousted corrupt and entrenched leadership at the mine workers' union in an unprecedented win.
For-Profit Child Care Chains Donated to Manchin After He Blocked Universal Care
The chains called on Manchin to support legislation that would only help low-income families, protecting their profits.
Report: Partygoers at Mar-a-Lago Were Within Feet of Classified White House Docs
The documents were reportedly kept in the same storage area as pool supplies, near a popular gathering spot.
For Many Workers, the Holiday Season Is the Most Exploitative Time of the Year
As delivery workers support others’ holiday dreams, they urgently need support in their 2023 contract fights.
Virginia Democrats Call on Senate to Finally Certify Equal Rights Amendment
“The ERA would finally guarantee full and equal protections to women in the U.S. Constitution,” the lawmakers said.
Over 1,000 Starbucks Workers Across the US Are Walking Out for a 3-Day Strike
The strike is an escalation of the union campaign as workers protest unfair labor practices from the company.
Free Speech Watchdogs Condemn Elon Musk for Suspending Journalists From Twitter
Twitter's CEO is facing backlash from press freedom and civil liberties groups over the decision.