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General Motors workers strike on September 14, 1970.

Will New Leadership Make the UAW Labor’s Vanguard Once Again? Will New Leadership Make the UAW Labor’s Vanguard Once Again?

In the wake of a corruption scandal, the autoworkers' union leadership faces the first contested election in over three-quarters of a century. But the old guard won't go without a ...

Feb 2, 2023 / Nelson Lichtenstein

Children read books in a public library near Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, New York, 1947.

Bullying Librarians Is for Know-Nothings Bullying Librarians Is for Know-Nothings

Why the GOP’s war on books is ripe for cancellation. 

Jan 31, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Britain’s Winter of Discontent

Britain’s Winter of Discontent Britain’s Winter of Discontent

If unions here are weaker and smaller than in Margaret Thatcher’s day, their strikes are also far more popular.

Jan 31, 2023 / Gary Younge

The Mainstream Media’s Fearmongering About Trans Kids Is Nothing But Clickbait

The Mainstream Media’s Fearmongering About Trans Kids Is Nothing But Clickbait The Mainstream Media’s Fearmongering About Trans Kids Is Nothing But Clickbait

In a transphobic world, parents of trans children have every reason to worry. It’s craven for journalists to take advantage of that fear.

Jan 31, 2023 / McKenzie Wark

Don’t Blame Students for Using ChatGPT to Cheat

Don’t Blame Students for Using ChatGPT to Cheat Don’t Blame Students for Using ChatGPT to Cheat

When college education is rendered transactional, a generation trained to use technological tools to solve problems is just doing what it’s told.

Jan 20, 2023 / Jordan S. Carroll

House Republicans holding a press conference

Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman

It’s time to defend—not defund—the IRS.

Jan 19, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil

Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil

Though his country’s democracy survived the recent assault on the capitol complex, the newly reelected president’s efforts to deliver on his promises are likely to face strong resi...

Jan 18, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier

Mideast Bahrain US Military

Military Families Are Going Hungry While the Pentagon Budget Skyrockets Military Families Are Going Hungry While the Pentagon Budget Skyrockets

That hunger is an issue at all in a military so wildly well-funded by Congress should be a grim reminder of our country’s priorities.

Jan 18, 2023 / Andrea Mazzarino

France’s Pension Reform Battle Will Be Decided in the Streets

France’s Pension Reform Battle Will Be Decided in the Streets France’s Pension Reform Battle Will Be Decided in the Streets

Macron is trying to push through cuts to the retirement system, looking to generate savings on the backs of the working class.

Jan 18, 2023 / Cole Stangler

Student Loan Cancelation Biden

How Student Loan Cancellation Helps Asian Americans How Student Loan Cancellation Helps Asian Americans

Broad-based debt relief could benefit borrowers of all backgrounds.

Jan 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Adrija Bhattacharjee and Orlando Cabalo

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