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Economy & Labor
As Cities Resist Affordable Housing, This Homeless Shelter Fought Back and Won
Many cities are weaponizing zoning laws and punishing poverty, exacerbating homelessness rather than alleviating it.
Buffett’s Private Stock Trades Raise Ethical Concerns
Buffett's leaked personal trades conflict with Berkshire Hathaway's policies and his own personal statements.
Elon Musk Wants Me Fired. The People of San Francisco Want Him Taxed.
Seeing progressive policies succeed in San Francisco, the billionaire class is now waging a war against working people.
In Response to Growing Solidarity With Palestine, Hearst Censors Employees
“This is McCarthyism,” a pro-Palestine legal group said.
Striking Actors Reach “Extraordinary” Tentative Deal With Hollywood Studios
The deal, which includes pay increases and protections against AI, brings to an end a four-monthlong strike.
Media Blame Homelessness on Substance Abuse. The Data Tell a Different Story.
As a California-based homelessness researcher and physician, I know we’re misdiagnosing the problem.
How Labor Rights and Infrastructure Improvements Can Prevent Extreme Heat Deaths
A new study questions whether the U.S. government is doing enough to protect Black people from extreme heat.
Toyota Gives Workers a Raise Days After UAW Reaches Historic Deal With Big 3
"They did it now because the company knows we're coming for them," UAW President Shawn Fain said in response.
Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart Must Address Labor Violation Allegations, UN Says
Amazon, DoorDash and Walmart are among the top employers of recipients of government medical and food assistance.
UAW’s Tentative Agreements With the Big 3 Show the Power of a Stand-Up Strike
UAW is framing its battles as fights for the entire working class, and showcasing power like it hasn’t done in years.