We have to be smart in how we fight against Trump and the Republican Party this time around. That means picking our battles wisely, and not taking bait that’s dangled in front of our faces.
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The Sickness In The Left: Are Student Progressives the Real Authoritarians?
From the rise in “microaggressions” to banning speakers and speech for perceived insensitivity to identity, so-called progressive student groups are increasingly cutting off free expression and open debate.
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Teacher and Occupy Activist Wins His Job Back – With New Goal to Change Union
After $1 million legal battle, David Suker, who was fired in 2012 for disciplinary charges he said stemmed from his role as an Occupy Wall Street protester, was reinstated and awarded 3 years back pay.
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Anti-Refugee Activism On the Rise In Germany As Far Right Violence Looms
After welcoming more than a million refugees last year, Germany is facing a xenophobic backlash — and incendiary language often inspires demonstrators to put their thoughts into actions.
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The Burden Of Medical Debt: 1 In 5 Insured Americans Still Struggle To Pay Their Bills
The number of people with health insurance continues to grow in the U.S. – though many grappling with the complex system are cutting back on household expenses, working more hours and depleting their savings to pay for healthcare.
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The New Year Brings Minimum Wage Hikes for Americans in 14 States
As the United States marks more than six years without an increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, 14 states and several cities are moving forward with their own increases.
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Why We Need Debtors’ Unions, Part III
To build collective power we must work towards understanding Wall Street’s role in mass indebtedness – that is to say, we must politicize the bond market.
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Overdrawn and Overworked: How Banks Are (Still) Screwing Consumers With Overdraft Fees
Overdraft fees are similar to payday loans and they perform like credit cards, but worse. So why hasn't the government cracked down on bank fee manipulation to save consumers from these predatory activities?
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Why Is the Media Ignoring High School Activism?
America may be facing a wave of student protest to a degree not seen since the 1960s – but while the media focuses on college campuses, very few journalists are acknowledging the activism that has been occurring at the high school level.
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The Illusion of Freedom: Ready for a New Political Radicalism
We are being assaulted by political campaigning that resembles the constant crusading by fascists and communists in past totalitarian societies.
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Why We Need Debtors’ Unions, Part II
Debt fuels crises, taking power out of the hands of all but the financial capitalist class – yet it also presents an opportunity for a new form of resistance to capitalist exploitation, as the threat of crisis can serve as leverage for debtors.
