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Muslims Are Drawing on Tradition to Sow Seeds of Liberation
In these bleak times, Muslims are turning to the traditions within Islam that contribute most to collective liberation.

CDC Experts Say Schools Can Reopen, If Communities Also Take Proper Precautions
A high number of Americans still refuse to take social distancing and mask-wearing seriously, complicating the issue.

Ro Khanna Warns Democrats Against Restricting Eligibility for COVID Checks
Khanna argues this approach would fuel the widespread view that the government doesn't care about the middle class.

From Survival to Solidarity: Emerging From the Wreckage of the Trump Era
“You don’t always get to choose who helps you survive," says organizer Ejeris Dixon.

COVID Windfall for Billionaires Could Fully Fund Relief for the Working Class
The wealth of billionaires in the U.S. has soared during a crisis that has taken more than 420,000 lives.

Rural US Is Seriously Short on Resources Needed to Distribute Vaccine
Rural clinics face unique challenges in connecting perishable vaccines with residents who often live miles away.

Budget Chair Sanders Wants to Use Reconciliation to “Protect Ordinary People”
During the Trump administration, the GOP used the same procedure to pass major tax cuts for the rich.

Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Just Ended. It Needs to Be Restored.
If we are to conquer COVID-19, companies need to put public health above CEO profits.

As an Eviction Crisis Looms, Tenant Organizing Explodes Across the Country
Tenants are organizing to hold widescale coordinated direct actions like rent strikes to avert the looming crisis.

Biden’s First Days Signal Significant Shift From Trump on Labor and Economy
It's too early for labor organizers to run victory laps, but Biden's first few days suggest ambitious plans are ahead.