Science
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Greedy grocery giants sue to stop Seattle hazard pay for essential workers
“We see this kind of employer pushback every time we pass workers-rights laws, but it’s especially unfortunate in the middle…
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Washington state restaurants need more relief, not premature reopening plans
While restaurants are being allowed to open for indoor dining at 25% capacity, restaurant workers are not included as essential…
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Biden’s climate orders: 9 things socialists should know
The Biden administration’s recent executive orders on climate action and environmental protections at first glance may inspire hope.
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Chicago public school reopening battle rages on
The union has asked teachers to continue to teach remotely after Jan. 28.
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Texas schools are peddling lies to ‘normalize’ COVID at the expense of communities
COVID has exacerbated the class struggle in schools nationwide, especially in states with openly hostile policies such as Texas.
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Jackson, Miss., schools ‘Smart Restart’ pushed by capitalism, not families
JPS leaders are making the decision to reopen campus because our racist capitalist system refuses to prioritize public health and…
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Chicago mayor orders teachers back to schools under threat of termination
In this climate of intimidation, political winds might be shifting.
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Byhalia Pipeline protest: ‘We do not want this pipeline’
Cutting across some of the most marginalized neighborhoods in the city, the Byhalia Connection Pipeline threatens the health and safety…
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Fulfillment centers so hazardous, Washington state boosts Amazon’s workers’ comp rates 15 percent
Workers at Amazon fulfillment centers rush to keep up with robotic systems to meet shipment deadlines of one or two…
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FTC sues Facebook: What does it mean for social media users?
The complaint is not about privacy or speech.
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