From JacobinLabor’s Untold Story has been for many decades the definitive labor history book for union members and students here and abroad. In fact, for a long time in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, there was little else available for anyone who wanted to read … [Read more...] about Why Workers Everywhere Should Read <cite>Labor’s Untold Story</cite>
Topics
Donald Trump Has Just Traded Western Sahara Like a Victorian Colonialist
From JacobinA Return to War On October 21, scores of Saharawi civilians engaged in a peaceful sit-in blocking a major highway in the Guerguerat buffer zone along the Mauritanian border. This left two hundred trucks stranded — most of which were carrying fisheries and agricultural products. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Has Just Traded Western Sahara Like a Victorian Colonialist
AFSCME's Saunders Blasts COVID Relief Package as 'A Slap in the Face to Front-Line Heroes'
From CommonDreamsSkip to main content Close Dear Common Dreams Readers:We believe that with a pandemic spiraling out of control, people desperately need information they can trust. But the path forward is full of obstacles and questions. Independent, progressive media is vital if the coming fights are to … [Read more...] about AFSCME's Saunders Blasts COVID Relief Package as 'A Slap in the Face to Front-Line Heroes'
"Heartless" GOP Demands Turned COVID Relief Bill Into a Band-Aid
From CommonDreamsSkip to main content Close Dear Common Dreams Readers:We believe that with a pandemic spiraling out of control, people desperately need information they can trust. But the path forward is full of obstacles and questions. Independent, progressive media is vital if the coming fights are to … [Read more...] about "Heartless" GOP Demands Turned COVID Relief Bill Into a Band-Aid
President-Elect Biden's Voting Rights To-Do List
From CommonDreamsPresident Trump has assailed the right to vote during his entire time in the Oval Office. Trump’s term was bookended with baseless claims of voter fraud, an unoriginal yet effective trope that has been used throughout our country’s history to erect barriers to discriminate against Black, Hispanic, and Native American voters. Trump’s goal is … [Read more...] about President-Elect Biden's Voting Rights To-Do List