Feliz Navidad | Grandpa Elliott Tribute

Join us in remembering his impactful journey from singing on the streets of New Orleans for 65 years, to performing in over 25 countries around the world!

The Best of Trevor Taking on Conservatives

During his seven years as Daily Show host, Trevor Noah sat down with high-profile 'conservatives' such as Lindsey Graham and Chris Christie. A fond look back.

Friday Nite Videos | December 23, 2022

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The Best of Trevor Taking on Conservatives. How Iran's Repression Machine Works. Feliz Navidad | Grandpa Elliott Tribute. Inside Trader Joe's Workers' Fight for a Union Contract. Trump's White House 'Ethics' Lawyer Is in Very Big Trouble.

Meeting Labor’s Moment

Lane Windham Working Class Perspectives
The post-neoliberal world could move in a neo-authoritarian, elitist, anti-democratic direction. Or it could be a communitarian, multiracial democracy. For the second option prevails, labor must help forge a new order that lifts all working people.

Portside Moderators’ Crystal Ball 2023

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Could the clash between democracy and authoritarianism become even sharper in 2023? Yes – in fact, that may be the safest prediction we can make. Here’s how we – the moderators of Portside – see it:

Tidbits – Dec. 22, 2022 – Reader Comments: Georgia Victory, Electoral Politics, Electoral Strategy; Rail Workers; Doctors and Unions; After Dobbs; Ending ‘American War’: Promises, Realities, Impact of U.S. Peace Movement; Cartoons, More …

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Reader Comments: Congress to the People: Jan. 06 The Grave Crimes of Donald Trump, IRS Returns Show Paid Zero Taxes; Remembering Charlene Mitchell; Readers Disagree: Ukraine War; Concern about AI; White Lotus; Countries with Most Female Inventors

Labor Leaders Provide Cover for Privatization of Medicare

Ed Grystar CounterPunch
While a big victory, Medicare did not provide full coverage for all services, and from its inception, there has been a drive to privatize and hand it over to profiteers. With privatization, profits ensue as additional restrictions are imposed.....