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Gig Workers’ Data Rights Should Be Prioritized in Labor’s Next Fight
Without data, workers have limited recourse to effectively address workplace concerns or combat violations of labor law.
Most Americans Back Trump’s Impeachment — Including Millions Who Voted for Him
The Senate impeachment trial for Trump, the second he's faced, is set to begin this week.
With Trump’s Second Impeachment Set to Begin, How Will It Differ From the First?
In a courtroom with an unbiased jury, the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump would be a slam dunk.
Sanders Has a “Room Full of Lawyers” Working to Ensure $15 Wage Bill Survives
Budget Chair Sanders says lawyers are working to show a pay hike is eligible for reconciliation after Biden cast doubt.
Border Patrol Policies Are Designed to Kill Hundreds of Migrants Each Year
A new report outlines dozens of incidents in which Border Patrol left migrants en route to the U.S. to die.
In the Absence of COVID Safety Plans, Teachers Are Resigning and Retiring Early
An unprecedented number of teachers and other school employees are leaving the field because of fears about COVID.
Congress Is Investigating the Meatpacking Industry’s Failure to Protect Workers
More than 50,000 meatpacking workers have been infected and at least 250 have died from COVID-19.
Sanders Slams Democrats Who Want to Further Limit Eligibility for Relief Checks
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Democrats against adopting narrower eligibility restrictions for direct relief.
A Return to “Normal” Under Biden Is Not Good Enough. We Must Demand More.
From birth, the “normality” of capitalism is forced upon us. Let’s rebut the idea that it’s OK to live in oppression.
States Are Poised to Cut Mental Health Care Despite Rising Demand Under COVID
States like Montana may respond to revenue shortfalls with cuts that further exacerbate a growing mental health crisis.