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The Prison Strike Challenges Ableism and Defends Disability Rights
Each of the 10 prison strike demands implicates disability. Let's practice disability solidarity with the strikers.
Inside the Prison Labor Strike: New Tactics Pay Off in Mainstream Coverage
A coordinated list of demands alongside new mobilization and messaging approaches helped garner media attention.
Lindsey Graham Has Already Blown His Chance to Stand Up to Trump
Lindsey Graham chooses to grovel before Trump’s throne.
The US Military Sees Endless War as a “Victory”
The US military, whose budget and influence in Washington have only grown, now wins simply by not losing.
As Hearings Begin, Democrats Told to “Go for the Jugular” to Stop Kavanaugh
Protests against the most unpopular Supreme Court nominee in decades will continue.
Gig Companies Want to Keep More Workers as Independent Contractors
The sharing economy has spawned a string of lawsuits over worker classification.
Berry Farmers Break Free From Big Agriculture
These farmworkers created an organic co-op that guarantees fair working conditions while preserving Indigenous culture.
As the School Year Begins, More Teachers Across the Country Could Soon Strike
The combative spirit that first took root in West Virginia is still spreading.
With Food Source Endangered, Southern Resident Killer Whales Face Extinction
Saving the iconic orca whales will require emergency action.
How Progressives Can End the Era of Mediocre White Men in Power
Author and activist Kevin Powell examines the willful ignorance and celebrity culture that brought us President Trump.