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Grassroots Fight for $15 Movement Has Won $150 Billion in Raises for Millions of Workers, Study Shows

"When workers organize, they win."

Julia Conley · Jul 28, 2021

Hogs are raised on Duncan Farms on June 6, 2018 near Polo, Illinois. (Photo: Scott Olson via Getty Images)

Family Farm Action Alliance Releases Report to 'Counter Big Ag's Deception'

Kenny Stancil · Jul 28, 2021

At Times Square Rally, Activists Demand Congress 'Tax the Rich'

Brett Wilkins · Jul 27, 2021

New Yorkers receive food at a food distribution event

Unless Congress Acts, 20 Million People Will Lose Unemployment Aid in Just 41 Days: Analysis

Jake Johnson · Jul 27, 2021

The Olympic Event We Need: A Race To See Where People Live the Longest

Sam Pizzigati · Jul 26, 2021

Martial Law Extended in Myanmar After Junta Kills More Than 50 Protesters

"Junta leaders don't belong in power, they belong behind bars," said United Nations special rapporteur Tom Andrews.

Kenny Stancil · Mar 15, 2021

UN Expert Warns Myanmar Coup Regime Likely Perpetrating 'Crimes Against Humanity'

"The people of Myanmar need not only words of support but supportive action. They need the help of the international community, now."

Brett Wilkins · Mar 12, 2021

Four Things to Know About How Residents of the World's Largest Refugee Camp Have Braved Covid-19

Women and girls have bore the brunt of the crisis.

Alexandra Kotowski · Mar 11, 2021

'Kill Me Instead': Despite Nun's Pleas, Military Junta Shoots Pro-Democracy Protesters in Myanmar

"We heard loud gunshots, and saw that a young kid's head had exploded, and there was a river of blood on the street," said Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng. "We need to value life. It made me feel so sad."

Kenny Stancil · Mar 9, 2021

UN Leaders Demand Myanmar Coup Regime 'Stop the Repression' as Military and Police Kill 18

"The international community must stand in solidarity with the protestors and all those seeking a return to democracy in Myanmar."

Brett Wilkins · Mar 1, 2021

Coup Leaders, Aung San Suu Kyi Betrayed Democracy in Burma

Though we must insist that the return to rule by the military in Burma is unacceptable, we must equally demand that Burma embraces true democracy for all of its citizens, regardless of race, ethnicity or religion.

Ramzy Baroud · Mar 1, 2021

'Fight Until We Win': Despite Threat of Deadly Force, Hundreds of Thousands Continue Protests Against Myanmar Coup

"We don't want the junta, we want democracy," said one protester. "We want to create our own future."

Brett Wilkins · Feb 23, 2021

Reversing Myanmar's Coup Isn't Enough. Here’s How to Build a Better Burma

Myanmar's military should be held accountable for the coup, but the West needs to make sure they are punished for their abuses against the country's minorities as well.

Rachel Gore Freed · Feb 16, 2021