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AWOL in the Class War

Harold Meyerson The American Prospect
Americans realize they’ve lost power and income to the very rich. Too many Democrats, even too many unions, have yet to go to war for them.

How We Survive and Turn the Tide: Lessons From Florida

Andrea Cristina Mercado Convergence
Andrea Cristina Mercado has spent over a decade working to resist the worst of Florida’s far right takeover. Here are lessons learned on how to survive authoritarianism and plant the seeds for long term resistance

Donald Trump Has Nothing To Show for His War With Iran

Andreas Krieg, Interview by Daniel Finn Convergence
After waging a destructive war at vast expense, Donald Trump has ended up in a weaker strategic position than when he started. His main achievement has been to battle-test Iran’s ability to shut down the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt the world economy

This Week in People’s History, Jun 17–23, 2026

Portside
Evil Thoughts in the Oval Office (1971), Senate Smears People’s Bicentennial (1976), Free At Last, Free At Last! (1865), Arthur Miller Schools House Un-American Activities Committee (1956), Musical Colossus (1956), Truth Helped End the Vietnam (1971)
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