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Teachers Promise a Show of Power at the Polls
Educators and their allies hope to turn momentum from nationwide strikes into gains at the ballot box.
Meet the Health Care Industry’s Favorite Democrats
If Democrats are going to control the House, the health care industry wants to control these Democrats.
Marriott Workers Stay Tough on the Picket Lines
Strikes are an education in power, and its lessons haven't been lost on the Marriott picket lines.
Trump Claims He Can End 14th Amendment Guarantee of Birthright Citizenship
This is Trump's latest effort to mainstream a noxious lie while also furthering his authoritarian governance.
The New Global Tinderbox — It’s Not Your Mother’s Cold War
Is a nuclear World War III preventable?
How Capitalism Stokes the Far Right and Climate Catastrophe
Capitalist competition and manufactured scarcity have provided the fuel for the growth of far-right politics.
“Genocide Cards”: Rohingya Refugees on Why They Risked Their Lives to Refuse IDs
Wary of the past, Rohingya have frustrated the UN’s attempts to provide them with documentation.
What to Tell a Boss Who Won’t Give You Time Off to Vote
When it comes to taking time off to vote, you need to know your rights.
Labor Has a Role in Defending Trans People Against Trump’s Attacks
Union protections are imperative in countering the potential erasure of transgender and nonbinary people.
Trump Administration Ramps Up Threats Against Iran
The murder of journalist Khashoggi may put a crimp in Trump’s plans to escalate his aggression against Iran.