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Politics and Prose Becomes First Unionized Bookstore in DC

Politics and Prose and UFCW Local 400 UFCW LocaL 400
Politics and Prose bookstore employees In Washington, DC have joined the growing movement of booksellers and baristas across the country who have unionized their workplaces. They have joined United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400.

The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival

Shea Swenson Modern Farmer
More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.

3 Retired Generals: The Military Must Prepare Now for a 2024 Insurrection

Paul D. Eaton, Antonio M. Taguba and Steven M. Anderson The Washington Post
We are chilled to our bones at the thought of a coup succeeding next time. The potential for a total breakdown of the chain of command along partisan lines — from the top of the chain to squad level — is significant should another insurrection occur.

Dying to Serve? A Restaurant Worker’s Plea for Organizing

Samantha Ferraro, postscript by Stephanie Luce Organizing Upgrade
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has a national Restaurant Organizing Project that has helped support unemployed restaurant workers throughout the pandemic. The aim is to organize workers in the industry to reshape it in the long run.

Will Kiosks And Robots Replace Hotel Workers?

Stewart Yerton Honolulu Civil Beat
The concerns of hotel workers come at a time when jobs once reserved for people are increasingly being replaced by machines and mobile phone apps. It’s no longer just factory workers being replaced by robots — or even cashiers and clerks.