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January 23, 2021

France Vows 'Symbolic Actions' but No Apologies for Colonization of Algeria

Adlène Meddi Middle East Eye

Algerians arrested in 1956 during the war of independence from France.

While a new French report highlights moves to reconcile Paris and Algiers on 132 violent years of colonization, some thorny issues remain, not the least of which is France’s refusal to apologize for its wrongdoings during its brutal colonial rule.

January 23, 2021

Social Security Transition Report For The Biden Administration

Social Security Works Social Security Works

While important for everyone, Social Security benefits are particularly important to women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and others who have suffered discrimination.

January 23, 2021

Opening the Door to a More Democratic UAW

Nelson Lichtenstein Labor Notes

More important, the agreement calls for a vote of all 400,000 members to decide whether they want direct election of top leaders.

January 22, 2021

Fuck Your Lecture on Craft, My People Are Dying

Noor Hindi Poetry

The Palestinian-American poet Noor Hindi does not “write about flowers,” but about the effects of colonization on her people.

January 22, 2021

The Labor Movement Has a Game Plan for the Biden Era

JEFF SCHUHRKE In These Times

Lists side by side of what Trump did against unions and what Biden wants to do for unions

This time, unions intend to get something done.

January 22, 2021

Your Last Opportunity: Let's Make Waves Together

Portside

Because of Portside, a lot of people who are determined to make their own history will have the tools to do it -- the emotional sustenance, the information, the analysis, the connections -- to meet the extraordinary situation we all confront.

January 22, 2021