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Foodies Get Wobbly
Food supply chain workers adopt the IWW's radical actions to fight abusive employers.
Michelle Chen

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LGBT Merit Badge
The movement against the Boy Scouts of America’s straights-only rule is gaining momentum.
Sarah Cobarrubias

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The Dangers of a Data-Driven World
As we increasingly use algorithms that base decisions on past successes, innovation is threatened.
David Sirota

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9/11 Mistakes Repeated in Sandy Clean-up, Say Worker Health Advocates
OSHA has lowered safety enforcement for those doing Hurricane Sandy recovery work, despite hazards such as asbestos.
Mike Elk

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A Time to Choose
How will the United States respond to the UN resolution on Palestine?
Marilyn Katz

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Democratic to the CORE
The Chicago Teachers Union’s secret to success? The rank and file are in control.
Micah Uetricht and Jasson Perez

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Party of Entitled Rich Threatens Economy
The fiscal cliff showdown exposes the GOP's stubborn favoritism toward the wealthiest Americans.
Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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Somewhere Under the Rainbow
When will the Left move on from movement-building?
Carl Davidson

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The Walmart Black Friday Protests
A photo essay on the ground outside the mega-retailer's store in Richmond, California.
David Bacon

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Independent Media Now!
An interview with Amy Goodman.
Jessica Stites

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Ground the Drones
It's time for the peace movement to challenge the president's foreign policies.
Medea Benjamin

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Why Not Socialism?
The Right's red-baiting has been far too effective.
Maria Svart

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Prosperity, Not Austerity
Obama needs to resist deficit-oriented, anti-worker austerity policies.
David Moberg

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Ssh…Thanks-Givin
A Vietnam War refugee's first Thanksgiving.
Andrew Lam

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Jobs, Justice and the Planet
During Obama's second term, the Left cannot passively await changes from the Democratic Party.
Bill Fletcher, Jr.

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Educate All Kids Like Sasha and Malia
Obama's education policies are failing children, except for his own.
Leonie Haimson

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Peace in Palestine Now
The latest round of killings in Gaza and Israel must spur the United States to broker a lasting peace.
Marilyn Katz

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Spotlight on Dark Money
Now is the moment when the grassroots can overturn Citizens United.
Lisa Graves

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Once Upon a Fiscal Cliff
The deficit hawks appear to love fairy tales; here's one based in reality
Susan F. Feiner

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Help Obama Find His Shoes
Progressives need to pressure Obama to stick up for workers as promised.
Amy Dean

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Beyond the DREAM Act
How immigration reformers can get the GOP on board.
Nyki Duda

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Phew. Now What?
What does Obama's re-election mean for progressives?
In These Times Editors

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Climate Crisis: Do The Math
It's time to put real pressure on the fossil fuel industry.
Bill McKibben

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Ending the Drug War: No Laughing Matter
Colorado may have legalized marijuana last week, but the fate of the state's Drug War depends on the Feds.
David Sirota
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