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News from the front lines of progressive grassroots politics.
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Starbucks Workers Build Steam
Since last fall, the union effort has increased its capacity to exert pressure on the corporate mega-giant—including in a March 22 national strike. Read more
Mar 25, 2023
The Indictment(s) On The Way
Well, he might not be indicted (yet), but the writing is on the wall for Donald Trump. Read more
Mar 24, 2023
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John Wick, Working Class Hero
Employed by an opulent, rules-heavy cabal of assassins, John Wick: Chapter 4 highlights how our own lives are hostage to the whims of a global elite. Read more
Mar 24, 2023
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Letter from a Farmer: Toxic Pesticide Drift Hurts All of Us
Eight years ago, I transitioned our farm to organic. Why, then, do pesticides still bother me? Because some drift through the air for miles, polluting not only my farm and crops but important habitats. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
Pamela Heckel
The Promise of California’s Climate Roadmap
The Golden State can only stand up to its formidable climate disasters if it fully commits to its climate initiatives. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
Douglas Bagg
Smart Ass Cripple: Pick Up and NO
With a new remodel in my neighborhood, Starbucks eliminates the need for employees in the first place. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
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The Other Americans: In El Salvador, One Year Without Rights
Under the guise of combating gangs, the Central American country has operated under a suspended constitution and detained thousands of young people. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
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Film Review: The Movement and the ‘Madman’
A new documentary chronicles how rock music and raw people power prevented Tricky Dick from bombing North Vietnam. Read more
Mar 22, 2023
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‘Today, Seattle; Tomorrow, the Nation’—Inside the Movement to Ban Caste Discrimination
Socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant, along with thousands of activists, made Seattle the first U.S. city to outlaw this underreported form of bias. Read more
Mar 21, 2023
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Supporting New U.S. bases in the Philippines Isn’t an Option
A recent agreement to expand the U.S. military's presence in the Philippines is concerning, given the United State's century-long record of human rights abuses there. Read more
Mar 20, 2023
Freedom-From-Woke Bank
Somehow, rightwingers were able to turn news of a bank failure (or two) into a conversation about “wokeness.” If that makes no logical sense to you, don’t worry, it’s not supposed to. It’s just another example of Republicans trying to distract you fr Read more
Mar 17, 2023
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The Not-So-Winding Road from Iraq to Ukraine
The past twenty years of disastrous interventions have taught many nations not to hitch their wagons to the faltering U.S. empire. Read more
Mar 17, 2023
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The Defense Department Is Disregarding the International Criminal Court of Justice on Ukraine
The agency scuttled the Biden Administration’s attempt to send information on war crimes in Ukraine over fears that U.S. citizens could be prosecuted. Read more
Mar 17, 2023
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Wagner Group: What is Putin’s Game Plan in Africa?
With the world’s attention glued to Ukraine, Putin makes a bid for the continent. Read more
Mar 16, 2023
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We Can’t Forget Jimmy Carter’s Disastrous Legacy in Afghanistan
The costs of Carter's policies have been enormous: the rise of Al-Qaeda, America’s twenty-year war against the Taliban, and decades of civil war in Afghanistan. Read more
Mar 15, 2023
The Other Americans: Guatemala Escalates Attacks on the Press
Journalists who have reported on complaints about the public prosecutors office are now being targeted for investigation. Read more
Mar 15, 2023
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Why the Dominion Lawsuit May Make It Easier to Restrict the Press
A defamation case against Fox News might end up as a blessing in disguise for conservatives. Read more
Mar 14, 2023
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Arizona University Shooting Is Part of a Disturbing Trend
The University of Arizona’s response to a professor's murder is typical of the way America fails to deal with the problem of gun violence, on campus and elsewhere. Read more
Mar 14, 2023
Sam Stein
Crossing an Israeli Checkpoint
An increased militarized presence throughout the Occupied Territories is yet another case of collective punishment toward Palestinians. Read more
Mar 14, 2023
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What Union-Buster Howard Schultz Owes Starbucks Workers
The multi-billion company has refused to negotiate with a single unionized store; now, its CEO is being held accountable by Congress. Read more
Mar 11, 2023
