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Local and state initiatives can act as ‘proof of concept’ for transformative climate and jobs legislation

White evangelical Protestant voters were the strongest backers of Trump over Harris; Black Protestants were exactly the opposite. As some are revelling in the promise of governance influenced by Christianity, others are undoubtedly nervous.

Progressives didn’t win a clean sweep in state high court battles, but they emerged with an impressive scorecard, carrying seats in battlegrounds like Michigan and safely red states like Kentucky and Montana.

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"A strong no vote will force both our leadership and the arbitrator to pay attention. And we have to build the infrastructure for a real contract campaign. Our main emphasis should be on building a movement, not just having the best negotiator.

Children's book teaches role of unions, unity and struggle - just what we need for these times. Written by a labor attorney and author, for young readers aged 7-12, just in time for the holidays.

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The director of the Appalachia People’s Union on why the South is ready to stand up to Trump. White people delivered this victory to Trump. Out of 76 million votes cast for Trump (2 million more than in 2020), 84% of those were white voters.

Idaho, Kansas and Missouri in seeking to establish standing to outlaw mifepristone argue cause "a loss in potential population or potential population increase,” and that “decreased births” were inflicting “a sovereign injury to the state itself.