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SCOTUS Has Dealt a New Blow to Unions — But the Right to Strike Still Stands
The Supreme Court's recent anti-labor ruling in Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters is not as far-reaching as workers feared.
Economy Gains 339,000 Jobs in May Though Unemployment Rises to 3.7 Percent
If the goal of the Fed’s interest rate policy was to weaken the labor market, they seem to have gotten their wish.
Erdoğan’s Electoral Victory Imperils Democratic Forces in Turkey
The far right’s ascendance will affect both domestic and foreign policy in Turkey.
Supreme Court “Sackett” Decision Shrinks Protections for US Wetlands
This narrow interpretation of the Clean Water Act limits what qualifies as “waters of the United States.”
Top Oil and Gas Lobby Spent More in Pennsylvania Than Other States Last Year
The API has established a powerful, well-funded machine to keep Pennsylvania a top fossil fuel producing state.
Europe’s War Against Refugees Is Fueling the Far Right’s Ascension
The international guaranteed rights of refugees are eroding on both sides of the Atlantic.
Federally Funded Clinics Face Conflicting Rules in Abortion-Restricted States
They are caught between state abortion bans and a federal requirement to refer patients for abortion care on request.
Florida Activists Say DeSantis’s Extremism Will Haunt Him in Presidential Race
As Gov. Ron DeSantis pivots to the national stage, backlash to his authoritarianism builds in Florida.
“We Refuse to Leave Anyone Behind”: Oakland Teachers Secure Wins in Strike
Teachers' demands included a living wage, equitable class sizes and expanded special education services.
Only 13 Percent of Methane Emissions Are Actually Regulated, Study Shows
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and the second biggest driver of global warming.