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The arrest of SEIU President David Huerta in Los Angeles has put unions on the leading edge of resistance to mounting authoritarianism.

International politics rooted in the historic struggle of peoples for progress

Rallies across the country have been held in support of David Huerta, the president of the Service Employees International Union California, who was briefly hospitalized with a head injury after his arrest.

What if thousands set sail, from every Mediterranean port? What if fishers, sailors, students and parents rose to say: not in our name?

“It doesn’t matter if you have a criminal record now, they’re going to detain you,” said Carmen Bello, an immigration lawyer based in Boston.

Democracy Schools and other community listening sessions can bring together people of different experiences around common themes.

Residents of L.A. aren’t merely protesting ICE; they’re attempting to protect their communities from ICE’s raids.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg mock Hollywood’s creative collapse in The Studio — while continuing to churn out sequels, reboots, and branded spin-offs.

Coming to a screen near you

This morning, Israeli authorities captured the aid boat Madleen, halting its mission to Gaza. Just hours before it was intercepted we spoke to Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament who was aboard the vessel.