How leaders in the Department of Labor are fighting for workers’ rights
“We have an opportunity right now to buy American and build America like never before.”
Women, children fleeing Ukraine vulnerable to human trafficking
Organizations and volunteers working with refugees at border crossings and transit points have warned a lack of official organization has left those arriving at serious risk of exploitation.
Expelled Tennessee Democrat says GOP is threatening to cut local funding if he’s reinstated
"This is what folks really have to realize," said former state Rep. Justin Pearson. "The power structure in the state of Tennessee is always wielding against the minority party and people."
We can do so much more on student loan forgiveness
The administration still has time to take real action on student loan debt, but they need to get moving.
After hottest month on record, oil giant BP reports ‘hideous’ $2.6 billion in profits
"Leaving this industry with the power to profit without consequence is not only morally abhorrent—it's plainly ludicrous in the face of a climate catastrophe that threatens us all," said one campaigner.
Fast Food Workers in Kentucky Stand Up to Global Billion-Dollar Corporation in Union Vote
This Wednesday, cooks and cashiers at Morehead State University (MSU) will vote to unionize in order to bargain for a liveable wage. The workers are employed by Aramark, whose top executive makes 1,817 times more per year than their average worker.
How to attempt racial healing—even during a Trump presidency
America’s past truth and reconciliation processes show us what works.
Greta Thunberg joins 630+ young people in landmark climate lawsuit against Sweden
"The Swedish state fails to meet the constitutional requirement to promote sustainable development leading to a good environment for present and future generations," said the plaintiffs.
The lesson we need to teach our nation’s rich
We will not let your wealth come at the expense of our children’s future.
Florida may soon use digital images of ballots in recounts—will all counties make them...
As Florida updates its recount rules, election transparency advocates worry about losing public trust.