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Billionaire’s Lawsuit Against O’Rourke May Stifle Criticism of Money in Politics
The lawsuit shows the oligarchic desire to wield political influence without being subject to public accountability.
South Korean Intelligence Agency Raids Top Union Confederation
The raid has raised fears that the conservative government is reverting to dictatorship-era methods of attacking labor.
Twitter’s Collapse Is Bad News for Organizers – But Another Commons Is Possible
Though some things may be lost if Twitter fades, the real “magic” behind the platform was never the app, but the people.
Prosecution of Assange Would Lead to End of the First Amendment, Advocates Warn
Prominent lawyers, journalists and human rights defenders say prosecuting Assange poses a grave threat to journalism.
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.
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.
Iranian Labor Unions Have Led Inspiring Solidarity Strikes Amid the Uprising
Labor organizing is severely restricted in Iran but independent unions have actively backed demands for women's rights.
The South Has a New Union — and Workers Have Black Women to Thank
The Union of Southern Service Workers offers membership to fast food, retail, care, and other service industry workers.
Far Right GOP Now Champions Jail Reforms — But Only for January Sixers
The GOP has a history of promoting policies that disregard human rights and create inhumane prison and jail conditions.
Damar Hamlin Nearly Died on the Job. Too Many Workers Face Similar Threats.
Damar Hamlin's accident provides a mandate for all of us to consider the value of workers’ health, safety and rights.