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Why Did Oakland Decide to Shut Down Popular Community Schools?
The school district was at the forefront of a public education model that offered health care, nutritious food and more.
Doctors Tie Jump in Border-Related Death and Injuries to Trump’s Raising of Wall
In the years following Trump's order to raise the height of parts of the wall, migrant injuries and deaths spiked.
Their Medical Bills Were Getting Too High in US, So They Went to Mexico for Care
Millions of U.S. citizens cross the Southern border each year to flee expensive care, even with health insurance.
Texas Voter Suppression Is Keeping Climate Action by the State Off the Table
A majority of Texans want politicians to address the climate crisis.
Supreme Court Seems Torn on Whether Biden Can End Trump’s Inhumane Asylum Policy
The “Remain in Mexico” policy imperils asylum seekers who become victims of predatory violence.
On May Day, Let’s Link the Rising Labor Revolts to Community Struggles
Starbucks and Amazon workers have given us hope. Let’s be optimistic in our organizing and link our struggles together.
Biden Faces Mounting Pressure to Commit to Substantial Student Debt Cancellation
Executive action to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
UN Chief Slams Fossil Fuel Industry for Using Ukraine War to Boost Profits
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the industry for trying to “lock in a high carbon future.”
SEIU Members Are Voting to Strike in Los Angeles. Here’s Why.
SEIU Local 721 represents 95,000 members, which includes social service workers, nurses, librarians, and more.
New York Court Orders District Maps to Be Redrawn for Midterms
This win for fair maps comes as legislators try to consolidate power for themselves through partisan gerrymandering.