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Let’s Shut Down the Authoritarian Machine
In an age of fascist politics, we must fight the emergence of apocalyptic nationalism and racist authoritarianism.
Legal Victory Strengthens LGBT Activists as Threat From Bolsonaro Looms
The ruling offers hope amid the fear, uncertainty and violence LGBT people experience in Brazil.
US Sanctions Are Deadly, Illegal and Ineffective
The Trump administration is using its economic weight to try to exact regime change in Iran and across the globe.
New Federal Bill Would Make It Easier to Join a Union
The bill's protections would also extend to those not currently classified as employees, such as rideshare drivers.
We Are Witnessing Imperial Decline in an Age of Planetary Decline
The Trump phenomenon isn’t just an American problem, it’s distinctly global.
The Most Unpopular Presidential Election Winner Ever Could Win Again in 2020
There is one polling prediction device that will be overlooked and misunderstood: approval ratings.
The Labor Movement Comes to Virtual Reality: Unionizing Digital Media
Union drives at media organizations have been a source of rare good news for the labor movement.
Bill 21 Is Québec’s Renewed Attempt at Legislative Intolerance
Restricting public sector workers from displaying religious symbols at work is an implicit attack on Muslims.
Bolton and Pompeo Are Trying to Start Another Forever War
Bolton and Pompeo’s quest for war with Iran has publicly put them at odds with President Trump.
When Will Presidential Candidates Propose Ending the Criminalization of Poverty?
Democratic candidates are missing an opportunity to pitch sweeping prison reform as an economic justice issue.