New York Times Union Workers Plan Walkout Over Pay
"Our collective action is working: Management backed off its attempt to kill our pension and agreed to expand fertility benefits," the union said of ongoing talks. "But management still barely…
Indigenous People Push Back Against US ‘Thanksgiving Mythology’
"We will not stop telling the truth about the Thanksgiving story and what happened to our ancestors," says Kisha James, whose grandfather founded the National Day of Mourning in 1970.
‘Historic Win’: UN Members to Start Talks on ‘Inclusive and Effective’ Global Tax Standards
Applauding African nations that led the new resolution, one activist argued that "shifting power from the OECD is paramount to end the exploitation and plunder of developing countries."
Faced With ‘Baseless Political Lawsuits,’ Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Freeze
"This pause extension is necessary, but also the bare minimum," said one activist. "What 45 million borrowers truly need is a Biden administration that won't allow fringe lawsuits and right-wing…
Patagonia’s Founder Found the Only Way to Be a Good Billionaire
By Jessica Corbett | Common Dreams Patagonia founder and “reluctant billionaire” Yvon Chouinard just raised the bar for corporate action on the fossil fuel-driven planetary emergency. “Instead of ‘going public,’…
US Judge Says Billions in Seized Central Bank Funds Belong to Afghan People
The judge's report, said a Center for Constitutional Rights attorney, "provides some hope that the people of Afghanistan will have access to the resources they so desperately need."
Marijuana Justice Coalition Applauds ‘Long Overdue’ Senate Legalization Bill
"The official introduction of this bill to finally end the policy nightmare of federal marijuana prohibition is the culmination of unprecedented leadership in the Senate and engagement with stakeholders across…
‘We Did It!’ Workers in Maryland Vote to Form First US Apple Store Union
"This victory shows the growing demand for unions at Apple stores and different industries across our nation," said the head of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
‘Absolutely Terrifying’: Criminal Defense Attorneys Warn About Impacts of Roe Reversal
The head of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers said exposing people to new criminal penalties for abortions "opens up the floodgates to overcriminalization and mass incarceration."
WATCH: Jan. 6 Hearing to Detail ‘Flagrant Assault on American Democracy’
"I hope this hearing will remind everyone how fragile our democracy is, how important it is to defend it, and to hold any and all insurrectionists accountable," said Congresswoman Ilhan…
After Kids Killed in Texas, Dems Declare ‘Pass Gun Safety Legislation Now’
"Congress has a moral responsibility to end gun violence now," said Sen. Ed Markey. "To those who refuse to act, there are no excuses. Only complicity and shame."
‘Perverse’ Supreme Court Ruling ‘Effectively Ensures That Innocent People Will Remain Imprisoned’
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that incarcerated people can't present new evidence in federal court to prove a violation of their Sixth Amendment rights.
Biden Answers Zelenskyy’s Plea to ‘Arm Ukraine Now’ With $800 Million in Weapons
Peace advocates have expressed concerns that weapons transfers from the West will draw out Russia's war while enriching arms-makers.
Ilhan Omar Warns Democrats’ Ukraine Proposal Only ‘Escalates the Conflict’
By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Wednesday delivered a detailed rebuke of congressional Democrats’ proposed legislative response to the escalating crisis involving Ukraine and Russia, declaring…
ACLU Demands ‘Truly Systemic Overhaul’ of U.S. Civilian Harm Policies
By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams After the Pentagon chief moved to improve how the U.S. mitigates and responds to civilian harm, the ACLU on Thursday urged more sweeping action…