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Government Shutdown Gives Trump Yet Another Opportunity to Expand His Power
Project 2025 architect Russell Vought wants to seize the shutdown to further slash spending with mass federal layoffs.
Is Organized Labor at Risk Under Trump’s War on Anti-Capitalist “Terrorism”?
Trump’s national security directive could imperil unions if worker actions can be deemed a threat to the US.
Why I’m Leaving Academia after a Decade of Contingent Labor
Roughly 70 percent of faculty are contingent. This exploitative hustle is driving dedicated teachers out of academia.
We Said “We Will Block Everything” and We Did: Inside Italy’s Strike for Gaza
Following a 24-hour general strike on September 22, the country is now gearing up for more national protests.
For Mexican Workers, Temporary Farmwork Visas Facilitate Abuse and Exploitation
After Isabella received an H-2A visa, she faced trafficking, brutal working conditions, and gender-based violence.
Sweeping ICE Raid Shakes Small New York Town as Dozens Remain “Disappeared”
After the ICE raid in Cato, New York, kids don’t know when they’ll see their parents again.
Trump Threatens Mass Firings of Federal Workers If There’s a Government Shutdown
“Federal employees are not bargaining chips,” said the American Federation of Government Employees’ national president.
A Year After the Uprising in Bangladesh, Activists Hold on to Hope Amid Backlash
Hundreds of thousands in Bangladesh rose up against exploitation in 2024. Anti-fascists everywhere can learn from them.
The Supreme Court Just Allowed ICE to Resume Its Worst Practices, Critics Say
“We can expect this racist enforcement to expand rapidly,” said the American Immigration Council’s policy director.
Labor Department, IRS, ATF, and Other Agencies Joined ICE in US’s Largest Raid
Over 500 officials participated, arresting 475 people. Witnesses say agents threatened and tear-gassed workers.