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In some of the most brutal authoritarian regimes, labor unions have been the anchor of a broad working-class movement for democracy. Think South Africa, Brazil, South Korea. Our worker movements, political movements and unions must be wary of co-optation. We are not here for one-off gains for some of us. We are here to build broader movements for all of us. The minimum wage is a tool for organizing as much as it is a policy outcome.

State election officials want to see Washington help out with their real issues or get out of their polling booths.

When you don't prioritize teachers, you can't say you prioritize students

A comprehensive database of events lets researchers explore potential causes.

From solidarity strikes to slowdowns and sit-ins, workplace revolt is a key strategy in opposing the new administration.

From Sinclair Lewis and Philip Roth to Donald Trump's favourite film, Citizen Kane, US culture has long told stories about homegrown authoritarianism. What can we learn from them?

The most influential large-scale political action of the '60s was actually in 1971, and you've never heard of it. It was called the Mayday action, and it provides invaluable lessons for today.

Reading Lebowitz has also given me a greater fluency in talking to people about what is wrong with capitalism and how socialism could really work, how the flaws in its past could be avoided, and what is necessary for its success.

Because politicians are messing with science, scientists have decided to mess back. A new organization, 314 Action, wants to help them get elected—starting right now.

Trump reached majority disapproval faster than any president in modern history.