Massachusetts Trader Joe’s Becomes First to Unionize in Huge Workers’ Victory
"Our worker-led union ensures that we are protected and properly compensated—on our terms," explained a crew member at the Hadley store.
Brazil’s Lula Rips Bolsonaro’s Election Fraud Warnings
The presidential front runner accused the incumbent of lying 20 times during a meeting with international diplomats.
Biden’s Continuation of ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Iran
The new sanctions announced by the White House come ahead of the U.S. president’s Middle East trip next week, which will include stops in Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Elon Musk Bails Out of Twitter Deal
"It feels like the end of the movie, where the characters are bloodied and bedraggled with a Michael Bay explosion behind them," said one Twitter employee. "We could see this…
Top US Nurses Union Urges Senators to Suspend Filibuster to Protect Abortion Rights
"Reproductive health services," says National Nurses United, are "fundamental to ensuring economic justice for women across the country."
‘We WILL Fight Back’: Outrage, Resolve as Protests Erupt Against SCOTUS Abortion Ruling
Demonstrators took to the streets Friday to defiantly denounce the Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority after it rescinded a constitutional right for the first time in U.S. history.
‘Moral Failure’: California Dem Pulls Plug on Fossil Fuel Divestment Legislation
"This defeat is just a temporary setback," said one campaigner. "We will organize to come back stronger to make our demand for fossil fuel divestment heard because fossil fuel companies…
‘Totally Unacceptable’: US Rejecting 90% of Afghans Seeking Asylum Under Humanitarian Program
"We don't feel safe," lamented one Afghan asylum-seeker whose brothers translated for U.S. invasion forces. "We don't know what will happen in an hour. We don't know what will happen…
Khashoggi’s Fiancée Wants Biden to Ask Saudis: ‘Where is Jamal’s Body?’
"I've been forced to live in a world where his murderers have not only gone unpunished but have also been rewarded," lamented Hatice Cengiz.
Anti-Labor Starbucks ‘Getting Wrecked’ as Memphis Workers Win Latest Union Drive
"The blowout victory comes four months after Starbucks illegally fired seven pro-union workers," noted More Perfect Union. "A historic victory."
‘Arbitrary, Racist, and Unfair’: Judge Blocks Biden From Ending Title 42
More Title 42 removals have occurred during Biden's tenure than Trump's.
Peace Advocates Sound Warnings as Progressive Lawmakers Go All-In for $40 Billion Ukraine War Packages
"Russia's invasion of Ukraine must be condemned," says one activist. "But the administration has been telegraphing for weeks that its war aims now go well beyond defending Ukraine."
US Groups Demand Full Probe After Israeli Forces Kill Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Noting Israel's "long history of targeting journalists" one Palestinian rights advocate called on the FBI to launch an independent investigation into the Al Jazeera correspondent's death.
Biden Urged to Nominate Black Woman to Supreme Court as Breyer Says He’ll Retire
By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Reports that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire prompted progressives Wednesday to urge President Joe Biden to fulfill a campaign promise…
Calls for Paid Leave Grow as Workers Face ‘Vicious Cycle’: Their Jobs or COVID Safety
Many workers who do not paid sick face the choice of staying home without pay and getting written up, or going to work while contagious.