From CommonDreamsFor the families of eight water protectors in Honduras, there will be no holiday season this year. They will continue to fight for the freedom of their loved ones who have each been jailed for up to two years for participating in a struggle to keep iron ore mining out of the headwaters of the rivers they depend on. “It is the start of a new … [Read more...] about No Holiday for Honduran Anti-Mining Activists Fighting for Freedom
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Sanders Rips GOP for Happily Endorsing Trump's Assault on Democracy But Refusing to Back His Call for $2,000 Checks
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 Sanders Rips GOP for Happily Endorsing Trump's Assault on Democracy But Refusing to Back His Call for $2,000 Checks
Joe Biden Is Turning Out to Be Exactly Who He Told Us He Was
From JacobinLS Let’s begin with Joe Biden’s transition and his cabinet choices. In your piece, you write bluntly that: “Overall, Democratic policy professionals of all identities … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Is Turning Out to Be Exactly Who He Told Us He Was
Michigan’s Forgotten Christmas Eve Massacre
From JacobinTalking Union Founded in 1893, the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) had cut its teeth on a series of hard-fought battles for union recognition in the mining ranges of Colorado, Montana, and Utah. These fights were part of a broader intensification of class struggle across the United … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Forgotten Christmas Eve Massacre
Leo Panitch Was a Mentor for a New Generation of Socialists
From JacobinBeyond the Academy Panitch’s special role also had to do with his ability to write accessibly. While his thinking was deeply entrenched in social complexities and theoretical debates, his prose was crystal clear. He resisted the kind of academic jargon which became fashionable during … [Read more...] about Leo Panitch Was a Mentor for a New Generation of Socialists