After the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the Progressive Era kicked into high gear. What can the working class of today learn from our predecessors?
Posted inStories of Resistance
Stories of Resistance: Trump wants the Panama Canal—but Panamanians won’t surrender without a fight
Centuries of foreign occupation and exploitation have taught Panamanians to fiercely guard their sovereignty, as a recent national mobilization against a Canadian copper mine showed.
Posted inThe Marc Steiner Show
Mahmoud Khalil’s abduction and Trump’s escalating war on the Palestine movement
It’s been two weeks since ICE illegally abducted and jailed Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University—and the future of free speech in America hangs on the outcome of his case.
Posted inPolitics and Movements: International
Israel kills journalist Hossam Shabat, known for his reports from North Gaza
“I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza,” he said. “Keep telling our stories — until Palestine is free.”
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Stories of Resistance: Mothers of Argentina’s 30,000 disappeared half-century struggle for justice
Today is the Day for Memory, Truth & Justice in Argentina, honoring the victims of the military dictatorship. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo are still marching.
Posted inRattling the Bars
Maryland’s Second Look Act clears State House—is relief for longterm prisoners imminent?
The Second Look Act would empower judges to reduce sentences for incarcerated people who have served more than 20 years behind bars.
Posted inPolitics and Movements: US
Republicans are celebrating democracy’s collapse—and it might cost America everything
Triumphant from Trump’s victory, Congressional GOP leaders are cheering for DOGE and tariffs, promising “some pain” will be worth it. Their overconfidence could be disastrous.
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Stories of Resistance: Monsignor Óscar Romero, El Salvador’s Bishop of the Poor
Assassinated by El Salvador’s military dictatorship 45 years ago in 1980, Óscar Romero remains an icon of the country’s working class.
Posted inEdge of Sports TV
As March Madness returns, it’s time to look at the skeletons in the NCAA’s closet
In this special episode, Edge of Sports returns to the question of sports gambling, and the NCAA’s past stances on women’s basketball.
Posted inPolitics and Movements: US
Teachers say ‘see you in court’ as Trump tries to abolish Department of Education
“We won’t be silent as anti-public education politicians try to steal opportunities from our students, our families, and our communities to pay for tax cuts for billionaires,” said the head of the nation’s largest labor union.
