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Protest goes international

Laney Graduate School students have voted to unionize after years of advocacy, making Emory University the first private university to have a graduate-worker union in Georgia and the second in the South.

Urban socialists blazed a path toward social democracy. Leftists who want to reclaim this tradition face a whole new set of obstacles.

Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 terror attacks has killed thousands of civilians, and may strengthen the terrorist group

"We've shown the world that this industry is harming workers and consumers to the benefit of company executives and the rich—and it's time that the working class did something about it," said the UAW president.

The far right has a plan to remake America. They even wrote it down.

A team of researchers dreams of anti-aging, disease-tempering drugs—all inspired by bats.

Private platforms, free speech and public consensus

Can democracy in the United States survive naked dictatorial ambition and Christian nationalism in 2024? Here is how we -- the Portside moderators -- see it. And how you can help Portside.