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January 1, 2023

“Unacceptable”: NY Progressives Vow To Stop Dem. Gov’s Nomination of Conservative Judge to Top Court

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Jabari Brisport Democracy Now!

Democrats likely to defeat Dem. Governor Hochul’s nomination of Hector LaSalle to be the state’s next chief judge, after progressives raised concern about his conservative judicial record and anti-abortion, anti-labor and anti-bail reform positions.

January 1, 2023

The New Inflation Picture

J. Bradford Delong Project Syndicate

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the bond market's 5-10 year projection of annual chain-weighted personal-consumption-expenditures inflation reached 2.27%, raising concerns that another big shock could de-anchor inflation expectations. But since that didn't happen, the Federal Reserve now should reconsider its position.

January 1, 2023

Facing Houthi Victory in Yemen, US Changes Tactics

Edward Hunt Foreign Policy in Focus

U.S. officials are trying to preserve a truce that has reduced violence and created the possibility for a negotiated settlement to the war.

January 1, 2023

Star Wars’ Evil Empire Can Feel a Little Corny — But Then Came Andor

Sonia Saraiya Vox

Andor actually shows why the Empire is terrifying. We see the Empire’s strategy over and over again: Extract resources. Displace indigenous populations. Partner with corporations for profit. And when all else fails, suppress dissent — increasingly, as the show progresses, by any means necessary.

January 1, 2023

US Workers Need a Federal Paid Sick Leave Guarantee

Adam Tomasi Jacobin

Workers nationwide lack a federal guarantee of paid sick leave in the United States. Establishing a federal paid sick leave guarantee would improve the lives of all American workers — railworkers included.

November 18, 2022