Truthout
Op-Ed
Trump Isn’t Simply Ignorant of the Constitution — He’s Outright Hostile to It
From the day he took office, he had no intention to “preserve, protect, and defend,” no less “support” the Constitution.
My Faculty Union Leadership Claims a Win, But Their Compromise Eroded Our Wages
The rank and file of the labor movement must resolve to confront the predatory capitalism plaguing our workplaces.
Trump Tries to Woo Union Leaders Despite His Long Record of Exploiting Workers
Trump, who once said he prefers nonunion labor, has faced numerous complaints for failing to pay minimum wage.
US Left Must Link With Progressive Forces in Middle East to Stop Regional War
Progressives in Iran and the US must connect horizontally to resist militarism as our leaders escalate their threats.
Following General Strike, Argentine President’s Austerity Bill Withdrawn
The anti-worker and austerity measures in the bill included massive privatizations, layoffs and labor reforms.
Stellantis Layoffs Underscore Why Workers Should Self-Organize
“The [tentative agreement] was divisive. It didn’t go far enough. It didn’t meet the needs,” said one active UAW member.
US’s “Defensive” Bombing of Yemen Is About Imperial Domination of the Seas
Bombs are falling in defense of a system that exploits those who live and work along global shipping routes.
Egyptian Officials Are Demanding Massive Fees From Palestinians Escaping Gaza
Egyptian border officials are charging Palestinians thousands of dollars to escape death in Gaza.
People With Criminal Records Should Not Have to Hire a Lawyer Just to Get a Job
State laws are restricting people with convictions from working as nurses, counselors and janitors.
Destruction of Gaza’s Health System Isn’t a Byproduct, It’s an Aim of Genocide
Israel’s destruction of the health care system in Gaza maximizes the ongoing Zionist project of elimination.