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Meet Jessica Cisneros, the Left Challenger in Texas Taking on ‘Trump’s Favorite Democrat’
In an interview, Cisneros talks about the need for Medicare for All, fighting corporate Democrats and why Texas is ready for change.
Malaika Jabali

Viewpoint
Breaking Up Amazon Doesn’t Go Far Enough—We Must Put It Under Public Control
A nationalized Amazon could be put to use in building a more equitable, democratic economy.
Katie Parker and Adam Simpson

Viewpoint
Some on the Left Want To Nationalize Amazon. Breaking It Up Is a Safer Bet.
Antitrust action has worked in the past. We can use the same model against Amazon.
David Dayen

Labor
10 Years of Working In These Times: The 25 Best Stories
Jessica Stites

Labor
Angry About Low Pay and Sweltering Heat, These Amazon Warehouse Workers Are Organizing
Rebecca Burns

Labor
A Quiet Trump Administration Rule Change Could Allow a Federal Union-Busting Spree
Heather Gies

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The DNC Debate Rules Are Turning Small Donors Into a Racket
The new rules are an invitation—and maybe even a requirement—for candidates to buy their way onto the stage.
Christopher Hass

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Activists Say Lori Lightfoot Is Not Meeting Their Demands to Protect Immigrants
Chicago's new mayor is refusing to shut down the city's infamous gang database, despite concerns that it makes residents more vulnerable to ICE.
Skyler Aikerson

Rural America
The GMO American Chestnut: Restoration of a Beloved Species or Biotech Trojan Horse?
Rachel Smolker and Anne Petermann

Dispatch
In 2008, Democratic Socialists Endorsed Him. Now, a DSA Member Is Primarying Him.
Backed by Brand New Congress, Anthony Clark is challenging Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), in a sign of how far left politics have moved.
Salim Muwakkil

Labor
“Bezos, Our Backs Are Tired”: Amazon Workers Strike on Prime Day
Sarah Lahm

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Here’s Where the 2020 Candidates Stand on Labor
Democrats have a history of empty promises when it comes to bolstering unions and workers' rights. Who can be trusted in 2020?
Jeremy Gantz

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We Can’t Stop the Horrors of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Unless We Reckon With Obama’s Role
As Trump threatens sweeping raids, it's important to remember how we got here.
Roqayah Chamseddine

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The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight
In 34 stories about coal miners, the New York Times, Washington Post and Politico did not once cover miners' pension and healthcare demands.
Sarah Lazare

Labor
The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight
Sarah Lazare

Viewpoint
We Have a Dental Care Crisis. Medicare for All Could Solve It.
Guaranteed dental coverage would finally put an end to the deep inequities in U.S. oral health.
Natalie Shure

Labor
Should HIV-Positive Workers Be Allowed in the Sex Industry? Some Advocates Say Yes.
Carrie Weisman

Viewpoint
Ranked Choice Voting Is On a Roll: 6 States Have Opted In for the 2020 Democratic Primary
We can get rid of the "spoiler" effect and make our elections more democratic. In fact, it's already happening in states across the country.
David Daley
