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Without facts, you can't have truth. Without truth, you can't have trust. Without trust, we have no shared reality, no democracy, and it becomes impossible to deal with the existential problems of our times.

The world’s wealthiest countries make a big show of fighting climate change without offering poorer countries the finances to switch to renewable energy.

High unionization levels are associated with positive outcomes across multiple indicators of economic, personal, and democratic well-being. Unions give workers a voice at work, and also give workers a voice in shaping their communities

Congress should stand up for what’s right and "legally bribed politicians" isn’t that: it's time to end the bribery & get something done for the people, for a change

Many of America’s favorite recipes today were born from commercial incentives--from the obvious Rice Krispies Treats and Jell-O salads, to beloved condensed-soup casserole and stuffing recipes passed down for generations.

Leftwing former student pledges to unite country and tackle poverty and inequality. The triumph of Boric, who belongs to a generation deeply opposed to the extreme economic model bequeathed to Chile by the Pinochet dictatorship

App-based delivery firms rarely classify their drivers as employees deserving benefits. But gig workers’ demands for fair treatment are gaining traction in courts worldwide.

The threat to the survival of our democracy is clear: a would-be dictator and a cultist political party. A truly multiracial, inclusive, radical democratic movement that has a vision beyond capitalism is key. You can help.

There’s a reason Progressives wanted the social spending bill tied to infrastructure.

Emily St. John Mandel’s beloved novel should be difficult to adapt for TV. The HBO Max version reinvents it.