The Lopez Obrador administration is changing the law so that workers can actually choose a union and vote on their contracts.
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The Return of the Strike
This year, thousands of teachers, hotel workers, Google employees, and others walked off the job and won major gains. Which raises two questions: Why now? And will this continue?
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Imperatives for Democrats
For all their differences, House Democrats need to unite around a pro-worker agenda. The party also needs a smart way to winnow its immense field of presidential prospects.
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Science Under Siege
The Trump administration is undermining research in key areas, but the scientific enterprise continues within the government largely as it was—at least so far.Â
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How to Regulate Tech Platforms
Their sheer market power destroys rivals and abuses data of users.
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Climate Change Heats Up Midterms for Gubernatorial Candidates
Climate change has forced candidates for governor in several states to confront growing voter anxiety about the issue in their final debates. In the wake of Hurricane Michael and toxic algae blooms, Florida’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum continue to spar over climate in one of the country’s most high-profile contests. […]
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Puffins: Harbingers of Climate Change
These small ocean birds are the proverbial canary in the coal mine as the ecology of their habitat worsens.
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The Con in Foxconn Wisconsin
How economic impact studies justify the transfer of wealth from taxpayers to corporations
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The New Space Race: Why America Needs a NASA for IT Research
The nation shouldn’t cede leadership in tech to either China or Silicon Valley.
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Confused About the Status of NAFTA Renegotiations? Join the Club
More important than whether a NAFTA deal can be reached with Canada is whether the terms of any new deal will stop NAFTA’s ongoing damage.
