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In the Race to End Hunger and Mitigate Climate Change, We Must Look to the Soil
Healthy soils are key to achieving food security and halting the planetary burn of climate change.
Election Landslide Raises Hopes for Mexican Labor
The independent Mexican labor movement has an opportunity to fight for reforms and challenge pro-employer unions.
Breaking with Wall Street: Los Angeles Puts It to the Voters
Los Angeles have a chance to divest public funds from the big banks and move them into publicly-owned institutions.
Waiting for Iceland’s Brave Stance Against Neoliberalism, 10 Years Later
The narrative of Iceland as standing up to the banks following the 2008 crisis is largely a myth.
Unemployment Level Falls Again, But So Do Work Hours and Weekly Pay
In spite of the unusually low unemployment rate there is little evidence of wage acceleration.
Inside the Mass Movement Against Brett Kavanaugh
“Our bodies are inherently political,” says Women’s March co-founder Linda Sarsour.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Campaigners Against Sexual Violence as a Weapon
“I want to be the last girl in the world with a story like mine,” Nadia Murad wrote.
Students Are Paying More at Public Colleges and Getting Less in Return
Low-income students and students of color are particularly feeling the squeeze.
South Carolina Still Grappling With Historic Flooding From Florence
The Trump administration's refusal to address climate change ensures that more catastrophic storms are on the horizon.
With Primaries Over, Advocates Fight to Keep Single-Payer in Spotlight
Keeping the fight for health care as a human right front and center in the general election is an uphill battle.