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Seattle Educators on Strike!: Photos and Stories of the Struggle
Our union went on a one day strike to demand that the State Legislature spend billions of more dollars on the schools.
Don’t Be Sure that Powerful People Want the Economy to Return to Normal
In addition to the policy measures that weaken the power of ordinary workers, we should also look at all the measures that are being taken to ensure that money …
USDA Scandal: NOP Dismisses Complaints Targeting Factory Farms Without Investigating
The complaints allege a systemic pattern of livestock management violations occurring on some of the nation's biggest certified organic “factory farm” poultry and dairy operations.
Low-Wage Workers: Better Educated and Older but Still Underpaid
Today's low-wage workers are both older and much better-educated than the average low-wage worker in the past.
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Waco Brawl
How Data Can Help Fight Police Violence
In 2014, Black people in the US were nearly three times more likely than Whites to be killed by police.
With House Passage of Extreme 20-Week Abortion Ban, GOP Continues Assault on Reproductive Rights
The vote came months after Republicans were forced to withdraw their initial version following dissent from women in their own party.
“By Any Means Necessary”: Remembering Malcolm X on His 90th Birthday
Malcolm X became one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century.
Burrito Gases
Doctor Burrito returns to investigate the gases escaping from some nearby burrito farms.
Socialist Economist Dimitris Kazakis: Syriza Has No Plan B
Economist Dimitris Kazakis discusses his views on the Syriza government's failings and the need for Greece to leave the eurozone.