Michael Arria

Michael Arria is the U.S. correspondent for Mondoweiss. Follow him on Twitter: @michaelarria.

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Economy & Labor

Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers

Companies can now illegally pay federal contractors less than the current minimum wage and face no consequences.

By: Michael Arria ,; Truthout

May 1, 2025

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Prisons & Policing

FBI and Police Raid Homes of Pro-Palestine Student Activists in Michigan

The state attorney general’s office has aggressively targeted the movement.

By: Michael Arria ,; Mondoweiss

April 24, 2025

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War & Peace

Residents in 5 Vermont Towns Vote to Cut Economic Ties With Israel

“With their support for the apartheid-free pledge, Vermonters are drawing a line in the sand,” said an organizer.

By: Michael Arria ,; Mondoweiss

March 6, 2025

News Analysis

Economy & Labor

Donald Trump Has Launched a War Against the Working Class

The next four years will be filled with battles as resistance springs up amid the administration’s assault on workers.

By: Michael Arria ,; Truthout

February 16, 2025

News Analysis

Economy & Labor

The Labor Movement Won Big Victories in 2024. Now It Must Fend Off Trump.

Unions are preparing to beat back Trump's pro-business agenda through worker solidarity across all backgrounds.

By: Michael Arria ,; Truthout

January 14, 2025

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Economy & Labor

Unions Brace Themselves as Trump Prepares to Defang Labor Board

Trump’s NLRB will likely be filled with lawyers from the union-busting world hell-bent on rolling back workers’ gains.

By: Michael Arria ,; Truthout

December 8, 2024

News Analysis

War & Peace

Here Are the Pro-Israel Warhawks Trump Is Likely to Appoint

The moves indicate he will advance attacks against organizations aiming to help Palestinians.

By: Michael Arria ,; Mondoweiss

November 13, 2024

Interview

Human Rights

Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Activists Face Sanctions and Deportation

Samidoun’s Europe coordinator, Mohammed Khatib, speaks about the repression of Palestinian diaspora organizers.

By: Michael Arria ,; Mondoweiss

October 21, 2024

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Politics & Elections

“People Love to Vote for a Raise”: Red States Gear Up for Minimum Wage Vote

Missouri, Alaska and Nebraska are voting on ballot measures that could raise wages for nearly a million workers.

By: Michael Arria ,; Truthout

October 12, 2024

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Human Rights

Man Self-Immolates Outside Boston Israeli Consulate in Protest of Gaza Genocide

“We are all culpable,” Matt Nelson said before lighting himself on fire. This is the third such incident in a year.

By: Michael Arria ,; Mondoweiss

September 14, 2024

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