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December 2, 2023

Definitions Matter

James J. Zogby Arab American Institute

According to pro-Israel groups it is unacceptable to refer to what Israel is doing in Gaza as “genocide” or “terrorism,” as if there were better terms to use to describe: the indiscriminate bombing of heavily populated areas.

December 1, 2023

Taking Sides

Irwin Keller

California Rabbi Irwin Keller chooses no sides in the wars but pleads for unconditional peace.

Progressive Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat

December 1, 2023

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to weigh in not only on abortion, but on gerrymandering and voting access, with the huge potential to national impact

Democrats Seize on Winning Formula for 2024

December 1, 2023

Voter initiatives to put abortion on state ballots looks like a winning formula for 2024

A Look Back at the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 1, 2023

The global Covid-19 pandemic receded to endemic, but left a deadly legacy. We revisit hotspots in Italy and Brazil.

A Historic Strike (and Win) for Auto Workers

December 1, 2023

Neal E. Boudette, who covers the auto industry for The Times, discusses the historic deal and why it was such a big win for workers.

What Election Day 2023 Says About Election Day 2024

December 1, 2023

Democracy was on the ballot this past Election Day — and it won

December 1, 2023

Friday Nite Videos | December 1, 2023: Five Good Things in 2023

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What Election Day 2023 Says About Election Day 2024. A Historic Strike (and Win) for Auto Workers. A Look Back at the COVID-19 Pandemic. Democrats Seize on Winning Formula for 2024. Progressive Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat.

December 1, 2023

Brazil’s Politicians, Unions, and Workers Can’t Agree on How To Protect Gig Labor

Lais Martins rest of world

A photo of a worker picking up a food order from the street to deliver at a window.

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took on gig work platforms. “We’re not against someone working [by] delivering food on a bike,” said Lula during a union event. “We’re against them not having rights."

December 1, 2023

Chicago Police Officers With Ties to Extremist Oath Keepers Stay on the Force. Some Have Troubling Records.

Dan Mihalopoulos (WBEZ), Tom Schub, Kevin G. Hall (Chicago Sun-Times) Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Police and other Illinois law enforcement officers have ties to several white supremacist groups, most notably the Oath Keepers, who planned and staged the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.