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And why everyone’s ignoring it

Teachers are not only burnt out and undercompensated, they are also demoralized. They are being asked to do things in the name of teaching that they believe are mis-educational and harmful to students and the profession.

"Justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people," said Gov. Kate Brown.

If he wanted to, Joe Biden could give railworkers the sick days they’re seeking without any need for Senate approval. He is choosing not to.

"The way for the climate movement to start winning is to treat climate change as a class struggle" is how reviewer Williams characterizes this book's main argument.

Other state legislatures should seize the moment to advance worker, racial, and gender justice in 2023

Rage in Peru and Iran, and new takes on socialism

Last night, President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address. Working people were quick to point out that most of us don't live in the reality described in the president's speech and when it comes to the issues we care about, actions speak louder than words.

Trump never mentioned the Russia probe—but he clearly signaled his intentions.

The rise of the coded gaze has implications that go beyond the details of any one app.