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Trumka: Workers will not tolerate Trump trashing the Constitution

September 25, 2020 By John Wojcik

In a powerful statement, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka reminds the nation that workers and their unions are critical to preserving democracy in America.

Trump wants the Supreme Court, not the people, to decide the election

September 25, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

When the Court’s term opens in a few days the justices will face some of the most important decisions they have ever made.

Grand Jury to America: Breonna Taylor’s life did not matter

September 25, 2020 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Breonna Taylor is not the first Black woman this system has failed, and unless concrete change is pushed she will not be the last. She deserved better.

Millions kicked off unemployment, but Senate Republicans still won’t renew $600

September 24, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has killed the House-passed HEROES Act, which would have reinstated the $600 federal unemployment benefit and extended them through Jan. 31.

NBA players denounce decision not to charge Breonna Taylor’s killers

September 24, 2020 By Al Neal

“We feel like we’ve taken a step back, that we haven’t made the progress we were seeking,” said L.A. Lakers guard Danny Green. “Our voices aren’t being heard loud enough. But we’re not going to stop."