Thursday, July 17, 2025

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.”

Trump sparks outrage with plan to deport Haitian immigrants to Venezuela

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about deporting Haitian immigrants from Ohio to Venezuela have drawn widespread condemnation, with critics labeling his rhetoric dangerous and fear-mongering.

How solidarity helps workers through life’s struggles

Labor unions are also stepping up to help workers manage stress and the threats to mental health that they encounter on and off the job.

NYC taxi drivers took on predatory lenders — and won

This worker-driven organizing victory could pave the way for future debt relief.

Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, October 9

Chicagoans fight for police accountability, UN report warns of looming climate catastrophe, and more.

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.

Rethinking police reform: From defunding to promoting sustainability

Consistent with the UN sustainable development goals, police sustainability should also be concerned with providing a safe and secure workplace.

Michigan initiatives clash on how to stop GOP’s election deniers

Competing state constitutional amendments go to different lengths to enshrine voting rights and target anti-voter legislation and court rulings.

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.”