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Economy Adds 250,000 Jobs in October, Employment Hits Recovery High
The strong October job growth was largely a bounceback from a hurricane-weakened September.
Anti-Choice Measures Are on the Ballot in Three States Next Week
The referendums come at a tumultuous time for abortion rights in the US.
Bolton Hails Bolsonaro as Welcome Ally in Crushing Latin American Left
Bolton has announced that the White House plans to take “direct action against” Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
AFSCME Workers Find Their Power on the Picket Line
Kathryn Lybarger, president of Local 3299, discusses the ongoing fight at the University of California.
New UN Report Warns of Impending Catastrophe as World Warms, Glaciers Melt
Despite warnings of “total ecosystem collapse,” global governments have no imminent radical actions planned.
How to Make College More Affordable
Free tuition alone is not enough for many low-income students who often need help with living expenses.
Red-State Senate Democrats Are Top Recipients of Wall Street Donations
Senate Democrats who helped roll back Obama-era financial regulations have received millions.
Pentagon Socialism: Militarizing the Economy in the Name of Defense
Donald Trump is reshaping the economy to serve the needs of the military-industrial complex.
Chicago Creates New Office of Labor Standards to Combat Wage Theft
The new office has the authority to investigate mistreatment reported in the news or by community groups.
Unprecedented Early Voting Gives Progressives Hope
Across the country, more than 22 million Americans have already voted in state and federal elections.