Global Left Midweek – November 9, 2022
Portside
News and analysis from and about left parties, movements and upsurges around the world
Democracy Was on the Ballot—And Won
The Atlantic
The American crisis isn’t over, but the midterms were a good sign.
‘Young People Saved This Election’ for Democrats, Say Progressives
Common Dreams
"Don't underestimate the power of a pissed off generation," said NextGen America.
Herman Daly: A Economist Who Future Economists — and Societies — Will Dare Not Ignore
Counterpunch
He redefined economics, forging a way forward that does not include the destruction of our environment for economic gain
Tech Company Workers Should Unionize Immediately
The American Prospect
What happened to Twitter could happen to any Silicon Valley company.
Dispatches From the Culture Wars – November 8, 2022
Portside
Why we should always talk politics at the dinner table
Across the US, Citizen Action Puts the Housing Crisis on the Ballot
Common Dreams
We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet our current housing system denies so many hard-working people basic dignity, stability, or safety.
Let Elon Musk’s Twitter Be a Lesson to Tech Workers Everywhere: It’s Time To Unionize
The New Republic
Even if you survive a layoff, without a union, you’re still left wondering, "Am I next?
Iranian Protesters Deserve the Unwavering Support of the International Left
Jacobin
The international left should affirm Iranian protesters’ feminist and democratic message of “Women, Life, Freedom.” If we don’t, we risk ceding the public discourse to neoconservatives and liberal hawks who will use the protests for their own purposes.
Viewpoint: Support Veterans by Defending, Not Defunding, Public Sector Jobs at the Post Office and the V.A.
Labor Notes
Two of the biggest employers of veterans are the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Postal Service, both targets of Republican-backed efforts to reduce their staff and outsource their functions.
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