The Movement for Black Lives Issue Takeover

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The Senate Just Took the Biggest Step Yet Toward Ending U.S. Support for the Yemen War
After years of protest against the devastating onslaught, the Senate finally took steps to halt the war in Yemen.
Miles Kampf-Lassin and Sarah Lazare

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After Losing, Wisconsin Republicans Are Trying to Subvert Democracy. They Will Fail.
Scott Walker’s time in office is ending as it began—with an attack on voting rights. But it will only backfire on the GOP.
Scot Ross

Labor
The Group That Brought Us Janus Is Waging a New Stealth Attack On Unions
Moshe Z. Marvit

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Inside Sources Say State Dept Refuses To Trace Whether Israel Is Using U.S. Military Aid Illegally
Weapons paid for by the United States have likely been used in the extrajudicial killings of at least 14 Palestinians, in violation of the Leahy Law.
Alex Kane

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“Words Can’t Articulate the Joy”: Wisconsin Workers Celebrate Scott Walker’s Defeat
As thrilling as defeat of an archenemy may be, activists here take nothing for granted.
Kathy Wilkes

Labor
12 Reasons Labor Should Demand a Green New Deal
Jeremy Brecher and Joe Uehlein

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“Our Present Is a Nightmare”: 100 Yemenis Speak Out Against the U.S.-Saudi War
As the Senate takes an unprecedented step towards ending the Yemen War, here are the voices of the Yemenis bearing its brunt.
Shireen Al-Adeimi

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After Youth Activists Storm Their Offices, 13 More House Members Agree To Support a Green New Deal
Thirty-five representatives now support the ambitious climate agenda, but many Democrats refuse to commit.
Amanda Palleschi

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We Have To Make Sure the “Green New Deal” Doesn’t Become Green Capitalism
A conversation with Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson.
Sarah Lazare

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Marc Lamont Hill Has Secured His Place in the Proud Black Anti-Colonial Tradition
Black radicals have long connected their struggle to the plight of Palestinians.
Eli Day

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Black People Need Political Power Independent of the Democrats
Stacey Abrams’ loss in Georgia could have been prevented.
Alicia Garza

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Democrats Must Do More To Turn Out Latino Voters in 2020
This means dedicated voter outreach and a bold, progressive immigration platform.
Candice Bernd

Labor
In Protest of a Confederate Monument, UNC Teaching Assistants Refuse To File Grades
Michael Arria

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How the Left Can Win in 2020: Primary Centrist Democrats in Blue Districts
Progressives such as Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Deb Haaland and Rashida Tlaib show how insurgent candidates can push the whole party left.
Sean McElwee

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How To Elect Democrats Who Actually Answer To Workers
Why strikes and workplace power build electoral power.
Jane McAlevey

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Nancy Pelosi Finds Time for War Hawks—But Not Yemeni-American Peace Advocates
While declining to meet with the Yemeni Alliance Committee, Pelosi has been palling around with the Israeli-American Council and the Saudi ambassador.
Sarah Lazare

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There Is Nothing Kind or Gentle About George H.W. Bush’s Legacy
Bush 41 had a long career of ruthless war-making. It must not be whitewashed.
Christopher D. Cook

Labor
Philadelphia Just Passed the Strongest Fair Scheduling Law in the Nation
Bryce Covert
