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A bio of Israel's first prime minister by a leading Israeli journalist views Ben Gurion as not only a committed Zionist but an early advocate of "Greater Israel" and, like those succeeding him, a steadfast enemy of rapprochement with Palestinians.

European multinationals have brought major investments to southern U.S. states, but they do not always bring the labor rights standards they abide by in their home countries.

The wage hike will affect "contract workers" who now get lower pay for longer hours

The debate over Medicare-for-All’s financing ignores the costs of the alternatives — and the status quo under Trump.

In the three years since Trump turned Michigan red, education has emerged as a potent political issue in the state, thanks to a steady stream of grim studies and embarrassing news stories.

Here is a book that talks about the link between climate change and armed conflict. As reviewer Horgan points out: "The global cooperation we need to solve global warming can also help us solve war."

Furious mass protests in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, election news with left parties in play, and more!

The four parties that do offer climate action plans (of varying seriousness) collected almost 65 percent of the vote.

Donald Trump says we’re witnessing a lynching. A lynching isn’t something you can win. Emmett Till was lynched. He was 14 years old.

“I’m here to stand with every one of the people who stand for our children every day.” Elizabeth Warren told the strikers. So far, no 2020 candidate has publicly expressed support for Mayor Lightfoot in the labor dispute.