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October 30, 2020

How Workers Can Help Defeat a Trump Coup

Jeremy Brecher Labor Network for Sustainability

Donald Trump, desperately behind in the polls, appears to be laying the groundwork for illegally attempting to remain in office if he loses the election. This commentary focuses in on the role of workers—union and nonunion—in resisting a Trump Coup.

October 30, 2020

Can Facebook Be Used to Steal an Election?

Steven Hill Economy for All

How to rein in Facebook and social media platforms.

October 30, 2020

US Detained Migrant Children for Far Longer Than Previously Known

Aura Bogado and Melissa Lewis Reveal

Newly obtained data show that the U.S. government has detained nearly 1,000 migrant children for longer than one year since fall 2014.

AOC/Sunrise Movement | 'Let This Moment Radicalize You'

October 30, 2020

One week away from the election -- many of us are feeling scared. Scared about if we will have a job, healthcare, or autonomy over our own bodies.

But these moments aren't about ignoring your fear. It's about turning that fear into the fuel propelling us forward. pic.twitter.com/sJxApQKc1M

— Sunrise Movement 🌅 (@sunrisemvmt) October 27, 2020

"Time Warp"

October 30, 2020

It’s astounding… time is fleeting… and the 2020 election is here. Time to ROCK-Y THE VOTE! And remember: it's just a jump to the LEFT, and not a step to the right!