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Big Union Contract Fights Are Coming in 2026. Here’s a Preview of What’s Ahead.
Each of these fights is an opportunity to beat back the anti-union offensive.
Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River
Residents who live on the San Jacinto River fear chemical releases and explosions from the vessels.
Scientists Say Public Engagement and Pressure Are Key to Reducing Nuclear Risks
Nuclear experts are urging the public to demand concrete steps to reduce the risk of devastation due to nuclear weapons.
Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States in 2025
In Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond, grassroots resistance to ICE is growing.
The Trump Administration Has Already Accomplished Vast Portions of Project 2025
The conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term has severely impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
Despite Trump’s War on Workers, Labor Movement Notched Crucial Wins in 2025
As Trump prepares to escalate attacks on unions and immigrant workers, the labor movement must build power to stop him.
Health Centers Meant to Make Care Affordable Are Suing Patients for Unpaid Bills
Patients’ finances can be devastated by lawsuits, especially with the interest charges, lawyer fees, and court costs.
Florida Sets the Record for Death Penalties This Year
“We're looking at execution roughly every 16 days," said Grace Hanna of Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.
2025 Was a Year of Chaos for Reproductive Rights Under the Trump Administration
Project 2025 initiated a war on reproductive rights that could escalate into even higher gear in 2026.
Trump Admin Appears to Be Backing Off Plan for International Occupation of Gaza
Palestinian factions' unified opposition to the plan has seemingly pressured Trump's regional partners to reconsider it.