Tag: University of California
University of California workers lead largest academic strike in US history
Academic workers at the University of California system are on strike for better working conditions — with other universities joining.
48,000 unionized University of California academic workers launch ‘historic’ strike
"We're fighting so those of us who do the majority of teaching and research do not have to live with severe rent burdens and debt, while highly paid administrators live in publicly funded mansions," explained one strike leader.
University of California next in line to dump Wells Fargo contracts
The UC system is severing $475 million in contracts with Wells Fargo over, among other things, the bank’s ties to private prison corporations.
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Shutdown deal over healthcare exposes deep Democratic divisions
A bipartisan agreement to reopen the government leaves ACA subsidies expiring and Medicaid cuts intact, prompting strong criticism from progressive lawmakers.
Trump should win Nobel War Prize
War with Venezuela, military intervention in Mexico, the attack in Iran, the deployment of military force in U.S. cities, a trillion dollar military budget: Trump deserves a Nobel prize, but not for peace.
Utah judge faces impeachment threats after striking down GOP congressional maps
A late-night ruling upholding a voter-approved anti-gerrymandering initiative has escalated into a direct confrontation between Utah lawmakers and the state judiciary.
The truth about kratom and its safety problems
"Depending on the amount of active ingredient in the product…taking kratom can be harmful," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people not to use kratom because of possible harm it can cause.
Progressives intensify campaign to replace Schumer after Democrats end shutdown without healthcare deal
A growing number of lawmakers, candidates, and activists are demanding new Democratic leadership after eight senators joined Republicans to reopen the government, leaving Affordable Care Act protections and Medicaid funding untouched.