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Ruben Gallego Announces Senate Run Against Kyrsten Sinema in 2024
“The rich and the powerful, they don’t need more advocates,” Gallego said in his campaign announcement video.
Strike Suspended After UIC Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Deal
The deal includes minimum salary increases and commitments to expand resources for student wellness.
Lula’s New Government Is Taking Steps to Combat Racism in Brazil
One of Lula da Silva's first acts as president was to create new ministries of Indigenous Peoples and Racial Equality.
Pentagon’s Report on China Doesn’t Say a Word About Threat of Climate Crisis
It’s time the U.S. and China move toward collaborative efforts aimed at reducing our mutual climate vulnerabilities.
Grad Students and Faculty Don’t Want to Work for Fossil Fuel Industry Anymore
University researchers should not be forced or even allowed to produce biased data for the fossil fuel industry.
Progressives Slam Biden’s Choice for Chief of Staff as Health Care “Profiteer”
Jeff Zients built a fortune investing in health care companies accused of fraud.
White House Refuses to Shield Endangered Right Whales From Lethal Vessel Strikes
North Atlantic right whales are facing “an extinction-level emergency,” said one campaigner.
Peet’s Coffee Baristas Unionize First Cafe With Help from Starbucks Workers
“Solidarity, from coffee shop to coffee shop,” Starbucks Workers United wrote ahead of the Peet's union vote.
Greta Thunberg’s Arrest Demonstrates Why Energy Charter Treaty Must Be Abolished
The treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue governments for taking action to combat climate change.
Queer and Trans Elders in Search of Safe Housing Face Barriers, Discrimination
For LGBTQ elders, finding safe and affordable housing can be a matter of life and death.