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Another GOP Tax Plan for Captains of Industry
Someone needs to tell Donald Trump that banksters and real estate tycoons sporting navy golf polos aren't blue-collar workers.
GOP Marks International Labor Day by Pushing Death of Mandatory Overtime Pay
A new proposal would allow employers to offer 1.5 hours of paid time off, for every hour worked over the 40-hour overtime threshold.
SeaWorld Exploits Orca’s Pregnancy, Despite Outcry Over Captive Breeding
SeaWorld will end the captive breeding of orcas — but only after exploiting Takara's pregnancy with a livestream.
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What the Budget Deal Means for Immigration
The agreement to fund the federal government through the end of this fiscal year, means good and bad news for immigration.
A Unified Struggle: The Need for Global Solidarity in the Fight for Freedom
The pieces for a movement are slowly coming into position. How do we capitalize on this moment?
NAFTA Renegotiation Offers Progressives an Opportunity to Fight for a New Global Vision
Progressives need to use the reopening of NAFTA negotiations to fight for stronger labor rights and environmental protection.
Fewer Lobbyists, More Money: What’s Going On?
Although the number of lobbyists has declined, the amount companies spent on lobbying was the largest since 2012.
There’s a New Generation of Water Pollutants in Your Medicine Cabinet
Where do our personal care products go after we use them?
“Raise the Age” Bill Sharpens the Damaging Distinction Between People Convicted of “Nonviolent” and “Violent” Offenses
New York's “Raise the Age” legislation fails to challenge aggressive police practices that criminalize youth of color.
How Solar Became the World’s Best Hope for a Post-Fossil-Fuel Energy System
Today solar is widely considered to be the best and most affordable hope for decarbonising the world's energy system.