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November 12, 2022

In Massachusetts, Unions Beat Billionaires

Paul Prescod Jacobin

Voters in Massachusetts just ratified the Fair Share Amendment, which taxes income above $1 million to fund public services. A broad coalition of labor and community groups took on billionaire money and won.

November 12, 2022

Democrats Must Fire Corporate Political Consultants

Ralph Nader Common Dreams

The fundamental question is why the Democrats did not landslide the Republicans nationally. This is the worst GOP in its history.

November 12, 2022

Pre-Majority Unionism

Colette Perold and Eric Dirnbach Emergency Workplace Organizing

Models for Building a Union When There's No Clear Path to a Majority or a Contract

November 12, 2022

Ethiopian Peace Agreement Receives Cautious Welcome Amid Concerns Over Western Pressure

Pavan Kulkarni People's Dispatch

While the agreement, in which TPLF has accepted disarmament, has been welcomed for bringing the civil war to an end, critics warn of the dangers of concessions made to the rebel group by the federal government

November 12, 2022

‘Take Some Ownership’: AOC Hits Back After Defeated DCCC Chair Lashes Out

Julia Conley Common Dreams

"I do think that this is a signal that being outwardly antagonistic, including trying to defeat progressive candidates, trying to demoralize those bases, is not healthy for the prospect of democratic gains."

November 12, 2022

Morena Youth: A Pipeline to the Future

Meizhu Lui; Alejandro Torres Mexico Solidarity Bulletin

We must organize within Morena, and we must organize in the streets. Young people must be patient and persevere. We must fight all our lives to transform reality. With AMLO, hope returned to us. I’m ready.

September 30, 2022