Politics
Potential Trump appointees foretell dangers ahead
November 11, 2016Reading about the various names being “floated” for the Trump Cabinet is a nightmare come to life. We should have no illusions about what is coming our way.
Read moreThe popular front – now more than ever
November 10, 2016To build resistance to the Trump agenda and lay the groundwork for a rebound, there is a need for the widest possible unity – not discounting any possibly ally.
Read moreVirginia voters defeat “right-to-work,” gain a Democratic Congressmember
November 10, 2016Virginia, which used to be a bastion of segregation and has been the long-time headquarters of the National Right-to-Work Committee, was one of the brighter spots for worker advocates and progressives November 8.
Read morePeople pour into streets to say #NotMyPresident
November 10, 2016CHICAGO -- Thousands gathered in protest outside of the Trump Towers on Wednesday, November 9th, as demonstrators rallied in the wake of Trump’s electoral victory over Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. In her concession speech, Clinton attempted...
Read morePolitical roof falls in on union members
November 9, 2016The political roof fell in on national unions and their leaders on November 8 as unionists – as well as other voters – voted for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who beat Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham...
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