Labor
How Graduate Unions Are Winning—and Scaring the Hell out of Bosses—in the Trump Era In These Times
Report: Tesla Takes Racism in the Workplace to Another Level The Root
Imperialism
US Military Says It Has a “Light Footprint” in Africa. These Documents Show a Vast Network of Bases RSN
What if Osama bin Laden Had Legitimate Grievances? Truthdig
G20, trade and financial stability Michael Roberts
George HW Bush thought the world belonged to his family Znet
‘Their ideas had no place here’: how Crete kicked out Golden Dawn Guardian
France
The elusive face of the Paris rioters France24
‘Yellow Vests’ Riot in Paris, but Their Anger Is Rooted Deep in France NY Times
Palestine
A Professor’s Comments, a Board Chair’s Reaction and Academic Freedom Inside Higher Ed
Temple professor lost his job as CNN commentator over speech he gave at United Nations. University says it is defending his right to free speech, but board chair’s comments suggest institution is trying to find a way to punish him.
Mexico
Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s full speech at the Zócalo
Nature
Root intelligence: Plants can think, feel and learn NewScientist
Anchorage earthquake was a big one, but it could have been much worse. Why L.A. should take warning LA Times
Women
More than 5,500 women came to Illinois to have an abortion last year amid growing restrictions in the Midwest Chicago Tribune
Capitalist misery
California’s high rents are undermining tenants’ retirement prospects and the broader economy. Capital&Main
The Dangerous, Low-Paid World of Nail Salons Truthout
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