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Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back. Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back.

The most prosperous regions are controlled by Democrats and are benefiting because of Democratic policies, while Trumplandia is lagging.

Jan 3, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

David Stern Obit

The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern The Towering, Complicated Legacy of David Stern

The NBA commissioner, who helmed the league for 30 years, has passed away, and his history demands serious examination.

Jan 2, 2020 / Dave Zirin

France’s Undocumented Migrants Are Fighting for Their Rights

France’s Undocumented Migrants Are Fighting for Their Rights France’s Undocumented Migrants Are Fighting for Their Rights

In the face of Macron’s intensified repression, the sans-papiers are marching in the streets and organizing in the workplace.

Dec 31, 2019 / Harrison Stetler

The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump

The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump The Global Garbage Economy Begins (and Ends) in This Senegalese Dump

How Dakar’s trash depot became a battleground for Chinese industry, the World Bank, and Senegalese organized labor.

Dec 31, 2019 / Katie Jane Fernelius

One Family’s Story and the Meaning of Migration in 21st Century America

One Family’s Story and the Meaning of Migration in 21st Century America One Family’s Story and the Meaning of Migration in 21st Century America

Jason DeParle’s A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves tracks the three decade journey of the Comodas family from the Philippines to Houston, Texas.

Dec 27, 2019 / Q&A / Noah Flora

Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America

Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America

From Das Kapital to the State Capital, the Philadelphia State Senate candidate is pushing for a just and functioning economy for all.

Dec 20, 2019 / Drinks On The Nation / John Washington

The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them

The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them The 2010s Radicalized Video Games—and the People Who Make Them

As an increasing number of games began to critique 21st century capitalism, their designers in the US battled for unionization.

Dec 19, 2019 / Lewis Gordon

Take Action Now: Protect Workers’ Rights

Take Action Now: Protect Workers’ Rights Take Action Now: Protect Workers’ Rights

Demand paid family leave, fight for graduate workers rights to organize, and support worker power across sectors.

Dec 17, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction

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Letters From the December 30, 2019/January 6, 2020 Issue Letters From the December 30, 2019/January 6, 2020 Issue

Debating Biden… Andrew Yang’s fuzzy math…

Dec 17, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers

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France’s Pension Battle Heats Up France’s Pension Battle Heats Up

France’s largest union confederation has finally thrown its support to the latest round of strikes. Union president Laurent Berger explains why.

Dec 17, 2019 / Cole Stangler

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