How the labor movement is showing up for LGBTQ+ rights
The hope is that more labor activists will understand how common queer workers are and see how supporting them actually strengthens the labor movement.
“No Kings. No Thrones. No Crowns.”: Millions to protest Saturday in 1000s of cities,...
“We are engaging in the most American activity in the world, which is coming together in peaceful protest of our government.”
Federal court throws out controversial pipeline permit: ‘Speak for the trees’ not for corporations
"We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues."
‘Mass starvation plan:’ Trump USDA to push work requirements for food stamps that Congress...
"This regulation blatantly ignores the bipartisan farm bill that the president is signing today and disregards over 20 years of history giving states flexibility to request waivers based on local job conditions."
Rutgers University makes ‘powerful decision’ to divest from fossil fuel
“This decision aligns with Rutgers’ mission to advance public health and social justice.”
Donald Trump Supports Registry, Special Identification for Muslim Americans
Donald Trump expressed this week that he would support forcing American Muslims to carry special identification showing their faith. The presidential candidate also supports forcing Muslim Americans to be registered in a database.
China bans seafood imports from Japan after release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific Ocean
The Chinese customs bureau said the immediate ban was put in place to prevent “the risk of radioactive contamination of food safety caused by Japan’s Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge.”
Water protectors join together in march to halt Line 3 pipeline
“Find your bravery, find your community, find your truth. Stand with us and Stop Line 3.”
VIDEO: The Four Big Lies About Immigrants—and the Truth
While Donald Trump “opened the floodgates to lies about immigration,” Robert Reich uncovers these myths and explores the truth behind immigration and the government’s comprehensive immigration reform.
Former California cops charged with conspiracy and vandalism
“No matter the source of hate, we must stand up and denounce it. We are heartened that these officers are facing consequences for their reported hateful actions.”