Stu Becker

Stu Becker is an activist and organizer in Dallas, Texas. He is a high school social studies teacher, and a member and organizer in the local chapter of the American Federation of Teachers.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Stu Becker

Labor

Fired Dallas Black Dance Theater members now in national spotlight
December 6, 2024 By Stu Becker
Management tries to destroy entire structure of U.S. labor law.
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Labor

Dallas Black Dance Theatre fires union dancers, brings in scab labor
August 26, 2024 By Stu Becker And Gene Lantz
With strong labor and community support, the fired dancers are fighting back.
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Opinion

In Houston, back-to-school means back-to-privatization
August 12, 2024 By Stu Becker
Texas takeover results in giant teacher exodus.
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U.S.

Amendment to decriminalize marijuana receives 50,000 signatures for Dallas ballot status
July 2, 2024 By Stu Becker
Will keep people out of jail for simple marijuana possession.
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News

After 150 years, Black residents of Sandbranch, Texas, still have no running water
June 25, 2024 By Stu Becker
The residents of this “freedman’s town” can’t drink the water from their taps because it’s too toxic, but county officials say they’re not worth the money it would cost to pipe in water.
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Culture

Revisiting DuBois’ landmark book, ‘The World and Africa’
January 5, 2024 By Stu Becker
First published in 1947, the book remains a touchstone for anyone who wants to understand the modern world.
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Labor

Texas Teachers’ convention celebrates voucher victory, calls out rigged political and economic system
July 6, 2023 By Stu Becker
Texas AFT resolution says U.S. capitalism “puts profits before the needs of the people and the planet.”
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Labor

Dallas activists revive 1934 Teamsters tactic with ‘flying pickets’ at Starbucks stores
May 3, 2023 By Stu Becker
It was a mobile May Day in Texas on Monday.
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