Uruguay at a Crossroads: Decline or Progress?

This issue brief examines the key social and economic stakes in Uruguay’s November 24 presidential runoff. The election presents voters with a choice between Yamandú Orsi of the Broad Front and Álvaro Delgado of the National Party.

How Black Workers Challenged the Mafia

A story of intrigue and power involving union organizers, Black laundry workers, the Mafia, and the FBI in 1980s Detroit.

Trump’s Crown Doesn’t Fit

Trump will fight to try to impose his vision of the new world. But there is a large gap between a stated intention and an accomplished fact. And it is within that space that politics happens.

Christian Nationalism Marches On

"What we're seeing here in Texas with these lessons is a larger national push to promote the idea that American identity and Christian identity are woven together, are one in the same," said one professor.

Is It Enough? 5 Takeaways From COP29

At a time of geopolitical uncertainty and distraction, keeping countries united on climate should be critical. The big fight over money re-opened old divisions between rich and poor, with an anger and bitterness not seen in years.

For Black Americans Spam Messages Signal Growing Threat

In Denton County, Texas, and across the US, a string of racist incidents raises fears white supremacists have been emboldened by Trump’s victory.

The Crypto Triad Won the Election

After gargantuan industry donations, the government is ready to go all-in on cryptocurrency — at the risk of consumers and the greater financial system.

Project Esther Will Not Protect Jews

The group behind Project 2025 has a plan to protect Jews. It will do the opposite.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass Firings, Deregulation

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.

Tulsi Gabbard Would Be a Shock to Intelligence System

Gabbard should be aggressively questioned about her use of “war on terror” language and calls for a militarized war against an ideology. But Democratic senators are likely to deploy a Cold War line of interrogation on her stances on Russia and Syria.
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Culture

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Why Influencers Like Jake Paul Are Taking Over Boxing

Jack Bedrosian Jacobin
Influencers like Jake Paul have risen to prominence by fighting athletes who want an alternative to exploitative bodies like the UFC. His pro-Trumpism and call for a union to protect the rights of fighters represent the contradictions within combat

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Whosoever

Elizabeth Scanlon Whosoever Whole
Poet Elizabeth Scanlon asks "what is this a culture of," and finds the usual answers wanting, leaving it up to the rest of us to make better choices.

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The Charge Sheet Against Rule Britannia

Colin Grant The Guardian
In this ambitious sequel to Empireland, the journalist travels far and wide to examine the legacy of British imperialism, piecing together an important rebuttal of revisionist narratives

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Why Egg Prices Cause So Much Angst

Stacey Smith Bloomberg
Egg prices were up 28% in last month’s price report.Typically, when the price of something rises by as much as eggs have this past year, people will buy less of it.That’s not the case with eggs. Demand for eggs is relatively inelastic.

Labor

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Understanding the Immigrant Swing Toward Trump

Sharon M. Quinsaat Jacobin
Liberal pundits have puzzled over increasing support for Trump by immigrants and people of color. To understand the trend, we should look to economic issues and the way institutions like unions and churches affect political socialization.

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Anti-Union Captive Meetings Are Now Illegal

Bob Funk Jacobin
Captive audience meetings are a key tool for bosses to destroy union drives. With last week’s outlawing of such meetings by the National Labor Relations Board, labor has a window to take advantage before Donald Trump scales back worker rights.

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Letter Carriers Are Organizing Against an Insulting 1.3 Percent Raise

Alexandra Bradbury Labor Notes
"A strong no vote will force both our leadership and the arbitrator to pay attention. And we have to build the infrastructure for a real contract campaign. Our main emphasis should be on building a movement, not just having the best negotiator.

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Worker Wins: Standing Together for Their Families

Kenneth Quinnell and Sydney Roberts AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO's latest roundup of worker wins includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Overtime Pay Rule

Daniel Wiessner Reuters
The rule would have required employers to pay overtime premiums to salaried workers who earn less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week.

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Labor’s Resurgence Can Continue Despite Trump

Chris Bohner and Eric Blanc Radish Research
Donald Trump will do his best to undermine unions. But the labor movement still has momentum on its side and numerous opportunities to seize. Trump’s presidency has to be a time for labor action, not despair.

Friday nite video

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Leonard Cohen | Everybody Knows

By Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and collaborator Sharon Robinson, originally released in 1988. Still unfortunately relevant to our times.

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Bread & Roses | Movie

In the shadow of Kabul’s fall, three women fight to reclaim their lives. Directed by Sahra Mani and produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai. Now streaming on Apple TV.

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That Matt Gaetz Report – Should Still Come Out

Matt Gaetz's confirmation went down in flames. The public deserves to see the report he resigned from Congress to hide before Gaetz shows up seeking another powerful position.

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What a Trump DOJ Will Look Like

It's more than Matt Gaetz as Attorney General. Trump is seeking to turn the Justice Department into his personal law firm, with bombshell consequences.