‘First protest in space’ slams Trump
”Look at that you son of a bitch.“
U.S. Escalates Battle to Keep Guantánamo Force-Feeding Tapes Hidden
A federal judge had given the government until Friday to release footage in which a Syrian detainee was force-fed. The government has now appealed.
Why U.S. labor laws need a major update—the PRO Act is a great start
The PRO Act will help to level the playing field and arrest the decades-long erosion of labor rights that significantly accelerated under the previous, anti-worker presidential administration.
Hillary Clinton Still Won’t Release Her Speech Transcripts
Should Hillary Clinton release the transcripts of the multiple speeches she has given to big financial corporations? She says she will when the Republicans do.
Bipartisan coalition announces new push to end US support of Saudi war against Yemen
Despite the fact that President Donald Trump has no problem accepting money from the Saudi government, many constituents have no desire to continue funding a needless war against the people of Yemen.
’40 years of Plots, lies, intimidation and chaos?’ The British right assesses the life...
“Remainers believe U.K. prosperity depends on its location, Brexiters believe U.K. prosperity depends on its character.”
VIDEO: Obama and Putin Spar at UN: Will Regime Change in Syria Further Destabilize...
During a formal meeting in New York, President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed their views on Syria and Ukraine with Obama expressing his willingness to work with Russia to resolve the Syrian crisis.
Why American workers need the National Labor Relations Board to return to its mission
The demand for representation, increasing even before COVID-19, soared during the pandemic as Americans saw how unions helped their members.
Cities tap into citizen feedback to guide federal relief spending
The American Rescue Plan provided an opportunity for smaller communities to democratize their budgeting.
Trump and trade
Trump wants to “renegotiate” trade deals like NAFTA. But there's no evidence he wants to fix their corrosive impact on labor protections or environmental standards.