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April 19, 2024

We Watched Bob Marley: One Love, and Here Is Our Take

Playing for Change Playing for Change

An undeniable truth in both the movie and real life is the message of peace, love, and redemption, and that is what Marley and The Wailers were fighting for.

A Bombshell Supreme Court Case on Jan. 6

April 19, 2024

Democracy Watch: Marc Elias discusses the Supreme Court hearing a bombshell case related to the January 6 insurrectionists

If I Were a Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof Parody)

April 19, 2024

Dear Lord, you know I love the poorly educated / So, what would be so terrible if I took all their money?

Jordan Klepper Crashes Trump's Criminal Trial

April 19, 2024

Jordan Klepper went to the courthouse to probe the MAGA supporters, and met Giuliani's son.

Criminalizing Homelessness Won't Make It Go Away

April 19, 2024

What if you stopped and listened to what they have to say? You might find their stories strikingly relatable.

The Biggest Win for Workers in Decades

April 19, 2024

Over 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just joined the UAW. This will change the auto industry, and the future of American labor.

April 19, 2024

Friday Nite Videos | April 19, 2024

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The Biggest Win for Workers in Decades. Criminalizing Homelessness Won't Make It Go Away. If I Were a Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof Parody). Jordan Klepper Crashes Trump's Criminal Trial. A Bombshell Supreme Court Case on Jan. 6.

April 19, 2024

Militancy—and Beyond

Bob Master Convergence

Millions of non-union workers took notice of the 2023 strike wave. But moving from a year of high-profile strikes to building working class political power, let alone transforming US politics, will not happen automatically.

April 19, 2024

UAW Wins Organizing Election at VW Tennessee Plant

Luke Ramseth Detroit News

The United Auto Workers achieved a historic organizing victory Friday night at a Volkswagen AG plant in Tennessee plant as workers voted overwhelmingly to join the union following a three-day election.

April 18, 2024

ILWU, Community Coalition, Defeats Proposed Baseball Stadium on Oakland Waterfront

Melvin Mackay ILWU

Stadium redevelopment project posed threat to waterfront jobs and regional economic engine.