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Air traffic controllers: Shutdown left U.S. aviation system near collapse

January 29, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Describing President Trump’s actions as tantamount to “terrorism,” they say lives were in danger and it’s not over yet.

San Francisco unions and community demand, ‘No More Shutdowns!’

January 29, 2019 By Marilyn Bechtel

“I’m afraid I’m going to be right back here in three weeks, protesting another shutdown."

What’s British imperialism up to in Oman?

January 29, 2019 By Ian Sinclair

Britain signed an ‘assistance’ treaty with Oman in 1798. In 2017 it was found to be instructing the monarchy on “how to deal with strikes and stifle protests,” a very long imperial engagement.

Anti-worker venom fueled government shutdown

January 29, 2019 By Tim Libretti

Though the U.S. government has opened for business again, it is worthwhile to understand the anti-worker venom that motivated and prolonged Trump’s shutdown.

UK government still struggling to win support for Brexit deal

January 28, 2019 By Al Neal

The main issue, crucial to the divorce agreement’s approval, is the Irish border.