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What’s British imperialism up to in Oman?

January 29, 2019 By Ian Sinclair

Britain signed an ‘assistance’ treaty with Oman in 1798. In 2017 it was found to be instructing the monarchy on “how to deal with strikes and stifle protests,” a very long imperial engagement.

Anti-worker venom fueled government shutdown

January 29, 2019 By Tim Libretti

Though the U.S. government has opened for business again, it is worthwhile to understand the anti-worker venom that motivated and prolonged Trump’s shutdown.

UK government still struggling to win support for Brexit deal

January 28, 2019 By Al Neal

The main issue, crucial to the divorce agreement’s approval, is the Irish border.

Book Review: Darren Jew’s ‘Underwater Australia’ shows ecosystem under threat

January 28, 2019 By Rob Gowland

The variety of life in the oceans outdoes that on land and in the air combined. But ocean species are just as vulnerable as land based ones.

Unionists, allies to keep pressure on after Trump lockout ends

January 28, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Organized labor is not resting on its laurels after the nation’s unions led the people power movement that beat down Trump’s partial federal government shutdown.