Activism

Preaching, Persuasion, and Vacuums: Confessions of a Pulpiteer, with Lee Boek

“One of the main features of this play is about being inclusive and not exclusive,” Lee said. “And finding ways…

4 days ago

Union Busters Use ICE to Intimidate Wine-Industry Workers

https://truthout.org/articles/union-busters-are-using-ice-to-intimidate-california-wine-industry-workers/  In late July, Raul Calvo, a well-known California union-buster, called workers at the Rodney Strong Vineyards into a meeting.…

1 week ago

Palantir, ICE and the Rise of a New Labor Resistance

  It is not hyperbole to say: “We are living in evil times.” This current moment resembles the early stages…

1 week ago

“One Mass Shooting A Day”: Ports New Agreement Doesn’t Change The Daily Cost Of Port Pollution

The Port of LA was proud of approving a new addendum to its cooperative agreement with the Air Quality Management…

3 weeks ago

‘Keep Your Hands Off’: Californians Rally to Defend Coastal Commission

  When the Trump administration’s Department of Commerce ordered a review of California’s oversight of coastal resources involving industrial uses…

3 weeks ago

Defending California’s Coast: A Diverse Alliance of Leaders Speaks Out

On Aug. 10, Rep. Nanette Barragán joined other California leaders to rally opposition to Trump’s latest and most sweeping attack…

3 weeks ago

From Defender to Enforcer: Marissa Roy’s Case for a More Activist City Attorney

Her campaign centers on transforming the City Attorney’s Office from a largely reactive institution into a proactive force for protecting…

1 month ago

State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance’s Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Free Press hails state-led effort to defend consumer choice and journalism against a billionaire push to censor and control the…

2 months ago

Democratic Wake-Up Call

  Democratic Socialist Wins Signal Return of Working Class Focus When New York City Democrats voted for three democratic socialists…

2 months ago

Hydrogen Fluoride Refinery Suit Gets First Hearing In Federal Court―Just One Battle in a Longer War

A lawsuit to force strict regulation, if not elimination, of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in oil refineries got its first hearing…

3 months ago