We Need an Essential Workers Bill of Rights—Now
Congress must include worker protections in the next coronavirus relief bill. Source: We Need an Essential Workers Bill of Rights—Now | Common Dreams Views
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Kent State remembers 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970 with online tribute
After Kent State University canceled its on-campus events commemorating the events of May 4, 1970, the university announced Friday it will still honor the victims and remember the events of that day with an online […]
May Day Reminds Us of Labor’s Contribution to Civil Liberties & the Continued Importance of Workers’ Free Speech Rights
The First of May is commemorated around the world as International Workers Day or May Day. Its origins lay in the Haymarket Massacre, an infamous act of state repression designed to bludgeon the burgeoning US […]
Greta Thunberg Donates $100,000 Prize Money to Support Children During Covid-19 Pandemic
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated a $100,000 prize she won from a Danish foundation to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for use against the COVID-19 pandemic, the world body said Thursday. Source: […]
‘Sweet City’: the Costa Rica suburb that gave citizenship to bees, plants and trees
A suburb of the country’s capital is showing how urban planning can be harnessed to benefit both humans and wildlife Source: ‘Sweet City’: the Costa Rica suburb that gave citizenship to bees, plants and trees […]
UChicago Medicine doctors see ‘truly remarkable’ success using ventilator alternatives to treat COVID-19
UChicago Medicine doctors are having success treating COVID-19 patients with non-invasive, high-flow nasal cannulas rather than ventilators. Source: UChicago Medicine doctors see ‘truly remarkable’ success using ventilator alternatives to treat COVID-19 – UChicago Medicine
The Era Of Mass Strikes Begins On May 1, First Day Of General Strike Campaign
On Friday, May 1, an ongoing General Strike campaign begins. This campaign could become the most powerful movement in the United States and reset the national agenda. It comes when the failures of the US […]
California announces massive meal delivery program for seniors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that the state is launching a “first of its kind” program to support seniors facing food insecurity and revitalize the restaurant industry. Source: California announces massive meal delivery […]
Milk From Wisconsin Farms To Be Given To People In Need
he Hunger Task Force is joining forces with several other Wisconsin organizations to help the underfed and the unemployed during the coronavirus pandemic.They are partnering with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Department of Agriculture, […]
Coronavirus: How New Zealand relied on science and empathy
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said her country has “done what few countries have been able to do” and contained the community spread of Covid-19 and can start easing its lockdown measures. As […]