On the one hand, the United States is a more diverse society than at any other point in its history. On the other, we're witnessing a presidential campaign where Donald Trump has captured the Republican nomination in part by whipping up hysteria against immigrants.
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GE BOSTON DEAL: THE MISSING MANUAL, PART 7
General Electric tries to cheap out on cleaning up its PCB apocalypse on the Housatonic River
ECONOMIC VIOLENCE: VERIZON CUTS OFF HEALTH CARE BENEFITS TO STRIKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
That’s why Verizon's union workers are on strike. It’s gotten to the point where they have no choice
AUSTERITY BUDGET: PART 2
The lowlights of the Mass House Ways and Means Committee FY 2017 state budget proposal
STRIKE MATTERS: VERIZON’S UNION EMPLOYEES FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WORKING CLASS
The general public may be aware that 39,000 unionized Verizon workers (out of a total of 178,000) have been out on strike for a few days—including many here in Boston. But the vast majority of onlookers don’t understand the stakes.
LIMITED DEBATE: BOSTON CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS SOCIALISM AS CORPORATE MEDIA BLOCKS NEEDED DIALOGUE
Engage with socialist ideas directly than relying on the straw man version of them set up by the capitalist news media.
GE BOSTON DEAL: THE MISSING MANUAL, PART 6
General Electric brass, pols celebrate government giveaway while public opposition grows
WHY ARE SO FEW ‘HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ SHOW’ CONTESTANTS BLACK?
Structural racism is the problem … now what’s the solution?
GE BOSTON DEAL: THE MISSING MANUAL, PART 5
General Electric’s Boston charm offensive presents dilemma for Boston nonprofits, others
SQUAWK OR WALK: MORE PROTESTERS NEEDED TO SAVE MBTA, PUBLIC TRANSIT STATEWIDE
The problem facing MBTA riders in the Boston area and riders across the other regional transit agencies statewide is a lack of a big enough popular movement to push through such solutions.