“Billionaires Cannot Have It All” – Sanders Calls for Redistribution of Wealth
As the wealth gap between middle-income Americans and the 1 percent balloons, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is calling for redistribution of wealth from the wealthiest Americans to the middle and working classes as one of the first steps needed to save the country from the far right and “restore democracy.” In an interview with CBS […]
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Gov. Youngkin’s Anti-Trans Policies Trigger Massive Student Walkouts in Virginia
This week, thousands of students in Virginia marched out of school and classrooms to protest the proposed policy changes by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), in opposition to transgender youth in Virginia. Youngkin’s state Department of Education issued new model policies last Friday to “provide clear, accurate, and useful guidance to Virginia school boards that align […]
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Kaiser Permanente Therapists Keep Striking, Citing Dangerous Delays for Patients
Note on the Content: This article contains references to self-harm. Most people think of mental health care as seeing a therapist only once per week. But at Kaiser Permanente facilities in California and Hawaii, clinicians — including psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and addiction medicine counselors — say their patients routinely wait […]
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Hurricane Ian Knocks Out Electricity for All of Cuba
The entire island of Cuba was without electricity early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian collapsed the country’s power grid and left behind significant damage as it barreled toward the coast of Florida, strengthening into an even more destructive Category 4 storm. Around a million people lost power Tuesday when Hurricane Ian hit the island with heavy […]
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85% of the World Will Likely Live Under “Deadly” Austerity Measures Next Year
The world is heading towards an austerity pandemic. Countries across the globe are facing major costs-of living crises and looming economic recessions. As prices continue to rise and central banks rush their efforts to slow economic growth, there is an opportunity for countries to take action. analysis Wednesday’s publication estimates that 85% will live under […]
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Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
New polling shows that a majority of American voters support an update to the law governing how Congress certifies presidential elections. These changes are supported by Americans by a margin of two to one. according to a Politico/Morning Consult survey conducted from September 23-25. Asking if they’d support or oppose the passage of a bill […]
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Manchin’s Big Oil Deal Scrapped From Budget Bill in Victory for Climate Movement
After a so called side deal to significantly expand fossil fuel infrastructure that was sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin (D.West Virginia), on Tuesday night, the Senate passed a must pass government funding bill. This was a major victory for thousands who mobilized against it. Manchin announcedBefore Tuesday’s vote, the proposal was removed after it became […]
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Los Angeles Teachers Are Burned Out and Priced Out of Living in Their City
Original publication by The 19th. “The rent is too damn high.” This is a great way to sum up a major reason. Los Angeles educators feel burned — and priced — out. According to a recent report by the local teachers union, teacher stress is caused by unaffordable housing, large class sizes, and excessive testing. […]
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US Must Join Global Call for Negotiations as Russia Escalates Actions
The war in Ukraine is now at an all-time low. Putting to rest his own ludicrous claim that the invasion of Ukraine constitutes a “special military operation,” Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a military call-up. Staged “referendums” — votes to join Russia — have been conducted in the occupied territories. There are calls for […]
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Staffers for Andy Levin Unanimously Vote to Form First-Ever Congressional Union
The staff of progressive Rep. Andy Levin (D–Michigan), have unanimously voted for a union. This is the first time in American history that a congressional office has unified. Workers were fired last week VoteConcerning the question about joining the Congressional Workers Union, (CWU), a group In recent yearsStaffers have complained about the conditions of work […]
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