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Latest Senate Food Workers Victory Highlights Perils of Privatization
Cafeteria workers of the US Senate, who risked their jobs to fight to earn a living wage, won a key victory last week.
This Is What Progressives — Especially Labor — Can Learn From Bernie Sanders’ Campaign
Even if Sanders is never a presidential candidate again, what could labor political strategists learn from his campaign?
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Still Singing the “ActBlue” Blues
ActBlue's “donate” button should add “at your own risk” think some who feel burned by its practices.
Both Parties Are Playing the Mexico Card
From immigration to the drug war, there's a lot that needs fixing in the US-Mexico relationship. But border walls, hate speech and deportations won't do it.
Police Incitement Against Black Lives Matter Is Putting Protesters in Danger
Minneapolis is a case study in how police hate speech fosters a climate of violence.
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Leaks Show DNC Asked White House to Reward Donors With Slots on Boards and Commissions
DNC officials hoped to reward top donors with appointments to federal boards and commissions.
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William Rivers Pitt | Just a Show: The Calm Sham of the DNC
The conventions carry about as much weight as the party platform. Anyone can talk pretty; it's what you do that counts.
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“The Legend of Tarzan” Promotes the White Savior Myth and Historical Amnesia
The new Tarzan flick promotes an ahistorical white savior complex.
Battle Over Palestine May Spill Into Democratic Convention
The battle over Israel and Palestine within the Democratic Party is just getting started.
The Little-Known Fund at the Heart of the Paris Climate Agreement
Fossil fuel-funding banks are eager to get on board The Green Climate Fund.