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I Am a Teacher in Los Angeles and I Am Ready to Go on Strike
All 640,000 students in the Los Angeles public schools deserve to be treated like they matter.
Biggest Threat to Single-Payer? Democrat Support for a Public Option.
The next big fight for single-payer will be with Democrats who are pushing weaker policies.
The EPA Has Backed Off Enforcement Under Trump. Here Are the Numbers.
The steep declines in enforcement nearly across the board show that Trump’s EPA is on a dangerous path.
Nancy Pelosi Kicks Off Year by Picking a Fight With Progressives
Progressive Democrats announced their opposition to Pelosi's proposed legislative rules.
Trump Writes Sad Ballads as the New House Majority Arrives
What a perfectly ridiculous way to ring in a new year.
Informal Networks of Generosity Are Supporting Asylum Seekers
For asylum seekers, informal giving supplements the insufficient aid available through more official channels.
How Activists Are Moving the Dial on Student Loan Debt
With student debt at over $1.4 trillion, grassroots organizations want sweeping change on a national level.
This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal: Climate Can No Longer Wait
It’s time to hold all elected officials accountable on climate change.
The Left Is on a Roll, and Trump Is Beatable in 2020
The left is strong and Trump is impeachable and beatable. Should we dare to hope for a big change in 2020?
In 2019, Women’s Rights Are Still Not Explicitly Recognized in US Constitution
Over nine decades, efforts to amend the US Constitution to recognize women’s rights have faced major challenges.