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Newsom Reverses Course and Signs Farmworker Union Bill After Grassroots Pressure
The California governor has signed a law that makes it easier for farmworkers to participate in union elections.
Poll: Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
The likelihood of changes to the current law took a leap forward this week after Mitch McConnell said he backs the idea.
Biden Promised “Good-Paying Union Jobs,” But It Will Take Organizing to Get Them
Activists are poised to leverage and expand the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions to protect workers’ rights.
What Lessons Can We Draw From the Time the Wealthy Fled New York?
Lockdown showed us what can happen when capitalism with its emphasis on consumption and competition is put on hold.
Sinema Says Filibuster Should Be Expanded to Make It Harder to Confirm Judges
At an event with Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Arizona senator dug in on her commitment to the filibuster.
80 Percent of US Voters Want Government to Enact Paid Family and Medical Leave
The U.S. is one of only seven countries in the world without federally guaranteed paid family and medical leave.
Water Access Has Returned to Jackson, But a Long-Term Health Crisis Remains
“The water is a window into that neglect that many people have experienced for much of their lives,” said one historian.
Sanders to Democrats: If You Support Progressive Policies, “You Win Elections”
“If Democrats are going to do well in 2022, in my view, they’ve got to stand up very firmly for working families.”
Medication Abortion Is Not Enough to Solve the Abortion Access Crisis
The intense focus on medication abortion post-"Roe" risks leaving behind people for whom it isn’t a feasible option.
Texas Banned More Books Than Any Other State Last Year, Analysis Finds
The books that were banned frequently included themes or characters focused on marginalized communities.