UK bans all new petrol and diesel cars by 2040
"A clear policy to move people towards cleaner vehicles by banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans after 2040 is welcome."
Now close Gitmo, too
Biden is right to end the forever war in Afghanistan. Now he needs to close the forever prison that it built.
The U.S. Justice Department is Suing Ferguson
“The residents of Ferguson have suffered the deprivation of their constitutional rights, the rights guaranteed to all Americans, for decades. They have waited decades for justice. They should not be forced to wait any longer.”
One Southern Leader Bridges Civil Rights’ Past and Black Lives Matter’s Future
Irving Allen on creating an inclusive movement. “You’re not organizing unless you’re training up the next generation.”
No one should have to bargain for health care
As the GM strike shows, employers use their workers’ health as a bargaining chip. Medicare for All would end that.
NYC taxi drivers took on predatory lenders — and won
This worker-driven organizing victory could pave the way for future debt relief.
On Int’l Women’s Day: Women’s equality: What will it take, what will it yield?
Where women have found a foothold, the results have been astounding.
It’s vitally important for media to get facts right in a life-or-death crisis
It’s so vital to provide accurate information, particularly about the outbreak’s growth, and especially when you are an outlet that officials and opinion-shapers are likely to look to for guidance when making decisions and recommendations about the drastic measures needed to halt the coronavirus.
How one organization is helping to grow cooperative businesses in New York City
Green Worker Cooperatives nurtures co-op startups in the South Bronx.
New App Aims to Level the Gender Wage Gap One Meal at a Time
EquiTable allows diners to pay their share of the bill based on gender and race.