Thursday, June 11, 2026

Infographic: This is how much equality a $30 trillion inheritance can buy

What it means to be an heir in the U.S., and a few big ideas on how to use the largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever.

The indignity of work without pay

“Dignity of work means hard work should pay off for everyone, no matter who you are or what kind of work you do. . . dignity of work is a value that unites us all.”

Are police unions part of the U.S. labor movement?

George Floyd’s death has raised serious concerns about the current role of police and police unions in our society.

Fastfood workers strike demanding $15 an hour and union rights

"They want to send a message to both the Biden-Harris administration and Congress to prioritize passing $15 an hour (legislation) in the first 100 days."
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A threat to global democracy: How Facebook & surveillance capitalism empower authoritarianism

This is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding Facebook’s unprecedented influence on democracy in the United States and around the world.

#FamiliesBelongTogether: Sending a clear message to Trump and Republicans in Congress with nationwide protest...

"Time to take it to the next level. What are you willing to risk in this historic moment?"

Hollow promises of a better life: Modern day slavery

Like many of the issues facing humanity, modern day slavery demands a coordinated consistent approach, cooperation and commitment, nor just among governments, but between nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations.

For Indigenous women, the #MeToo movement is a deeper fight against racism, power and...

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, our fight goes deeper into the roots of colonial power to which we have never consented.

Brooklyn, Spring/Summer ’69- On Neighborhoods and War

You live in the burbs, or what they call so many small cities nowadays. Strip malls, shopping centers and it seems a...

This fourth of July, we need to talk about family separation

My family – like many of yours – is preparing for a holiday weekend spent celebrating our nation’s birthday with friends. I’m...