Global Left Midweek – November 9, 2022
Portside
News and analysis from and about left parties, movements and upsurges around the world
The War Upon Us
Against the Current
This new book assesses the current state of global capitalism and the new social movements that have arisen in response to recent transformations in the system.
Following National Trends, Nebraskans Vote To Increase the State’s Minimum Wage
Nebraska Public Media
Nebraskans who make minimum wage will be paid $15 per hour in 2026, as voters approved a hike Tuesday night.
Democracy Was on the Ballot—And Won
The Atlantic
The American crisis isn’t over, but the midterms were a good sign.
‘Young People Saved This Election’ for Democrats, Say Progressives
Common Dreams
"Don't underestimate the power of a pissed off generation," said NextGen America.
Herman Daly: A Economist Who Future Economists — and Societies — Will Dare Not Ignore
CounterPunch
He redefined economics, forging a way forward that does not include the destruction of our environment for economic gain
Tech Company Workers Should Unionize Immediately
The American Prospect
What happened to Twitter could happen to any Silicon Valley company.
Elizabeth Banks’ New Film ‘Call Jane’ Will Be Screened at Abortion Clinics Across the U.S.
Jezebel
Director Phyllis Nagy told Jezebel it was important for her to “normalize this very common healthcare procedure, which it’s never treated as in movies.”
Dispatches From the Culture Wars – November 8, 2022
Portside
Why we should always talk politics at the dinner table
Across the US, Citizen Action Puts the Housing Crisis on the Ballot
Common Dreams
We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet our current housing system denies so many hard-working people basic dignity, stability, or safety.
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