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A publication committed to informing and advancing movements for social, economic, racial and environmental justice. Founded in 1976.
“Christmas Eve is our day to celebrate. ... And I’m going to work like it’s a regular day. It’s hard on the kids.”
In 2023, @sarahlazare.bsky.social wrote about how the United States doesn’t guarantee any paid time off.
inthesetimes.com/article/clea...
In 2023, @sarahlazare.bsky.social wrote about how the United States doesn’t guarantee any paid time off.
inthesetimes.com/article/clea...
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“Christmas Eve is our day to celebrate. ... And I’m going to work like it’s a regular day. It’s hard on the kids.”
In 2023, @sarahlazare.bsky.social wrote about how the United States doesn’t guarantee any paid time off.
inthesetimes.com/article/clea...
In 2023, @sarahlazare.bsky.social wrote about how the United States doesn’t guarantee any paid time off.
inthesetimes.com/article/clea...
The World War I phenomenon of the Christmas Truce of 1914 should remind us of the urgency to end the mass killings—and to help us realize that a cease-fire to stop the violence is within reach.
The Christmas Truce of 1914 and the Demand for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The World War I phenomenon should remind us of the urgency to end the mass killings—and to help us realize that a cease-fire to stop the violence is within reach.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The World War I phenomenon of the Christmas Truce of 1914 should remind us of the urgency to end the mass killings—and to help us realize that a cease-fire to stop the violence is within reach.
You don’t need to let Coca-Cola or Amazon define and exploit a holiday that is your right to treasure.
Valerie Vande Panne writes, "Santa has become the embodiment of our culture’s capitalistic fervor."
inthesetimes.com/article/we-c...
Valerie Vande Panne writes, "Santa has become the embodiment of our culture’s capitalistic fervor."
inthesetimes.com/article/we-c...
December 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
You don’t need to let Coca-Cola or Amazon define and exploit a holiday that is your right to treasure.
Valerie Vande Panne writes, "Santa has become the embodiment of our culture’s capitalistic fervor."
inthesetimes.com/article/we-c...
Valerie Vande Panne writes, "Santa has become the embodiment of our culture’s capitalistic fervor."
inthesetimes.com/article/we-c...
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🚨 EPISODE 231! 🚨
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🚨 EPISODE 231! 🚨
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
In today’s episode, we discuss the piece “They Worked Underground in the Uranium Mines. They’ve Been Surrounded by Death Ever Since.” by @sarahlazare.bsky.social in @inthesetimes.com (and @workdaymagazine.bsky.social).
In March, on a post-inauguration roundtable hosted by @haymarketbooks.org, @keeanga.bsky.social stated, "Everyone knows this kind of criminal administration will follow through on the threats of deportation, the threats to funding."
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
December 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In March, on a post-inauguration roundtable hosted by @haymarketbooks.org, @keeanga.bsky.social stated, "Everyone knows this kind of criminal administration will follow through on the threats of deportation, the threats to funding."
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
In March, @astra.bsky.social of @debtcollective.bsky.social spoke about future threats: "...the Trump admin is going to mean more debt...when you attack labor, when you take away public jobs, when you take away public goods...people are going to have to borrow."
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In March, @astra.bsky.social of @debtcollective.bsky.social spoke about future threats: "...the Trump admin is going to mean more debt...when you attack labor, when you take away public jobs, when you take away public goods...people are going to have to borrow."
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
inthesetimes.com/article/haym...
"Just to be clear about these attacks on our students, the goal is to outlaw protest. They’re weaponizing antisemitism to go after pro-Palestinian protestors. They want to see how far they can take this. Just yesterday they floated deporting US citizens...the goal is to shut us up.
In an Attempt to Cause Fear and Demobilize, the Trump Administration Increases Threats on Higher Education
Educators and organizers from the AAUP how the Trump administration is systematically dismantling higher education as we know it.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Just to be clear about these attacks on our students, the goal is to outlaw protest. They’re weaponizing antisemitism to go after pro-Palestinian protestors. They want to see how far they can take this. Just yesterday they floated deporting US citizens...the goal is to shut us up.
What does antifascism mean when the state defines it as terrorism?
As Trump revives the “war on terror” against domestic opposition, @alfatau.bsky.social writes, antifa becomes the pretext for a sweeping crackdown.
As Trump revives the “war on terror” against domestic opposition, @alfatau.bsky.social writes, antifa becomes the pretext for a sweeping crackdown.
Antifa Everywhere
As Trump revives the war on terror against domestic opposition, what does antifascism mean?
inthesetimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What does antifascism mean when the state defines it as terrorism?
As Trump revives the “war on terror” against domestic opposition, @alfatau.bsky.social writes, antifa becomes the pretext for a sweeping crackdown.
As Trump revives the “war on terror” against domestic opposition, @alfatau.bsky.social writes, antifa becomes the pretext for a sweeping crackdown.
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"Designating antifascist organizing as foreign terrorism could unleash a limitless repressive arsenal, and the government is happy to apply the label to the most diverse targets—from Greek anarchists to Americans blowing whistles at immigration raids.” New from @alfatau.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com
Antifa Everywhere
As Trump revives the war on terror against domestic opposition, what does antifascism mean?
inthesetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"Designating antifascist organizing as foreign terrorism could unleash a limitless repressive arsenal, and the government is happy to apply the label to the most diverse targets—from Greek anarchists to Americans blowing whistles at immigration raids.” New from @alfatau.bsky.social @inthesetimes.com
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Before folks chime in with the obvious "but how can a Latino man like Enrique Tarrio be a white nationalist," it would be useful to read essays like this about the complicated nature of the emerging "multi-racial right." inthesetimes.com/article/mult...
Trump and the Rise of the Multiracial Right
Scholars Daniel Martinez HoSang and Joseph E. Lowndes on the plastic politics of race in today’s GOP.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Before folks chime in with the obvious "but how can a Latino man like Enrique Tarrio be a white nationalist," it would be useful to read essays like this about the complicated nature of the emerging "multi-racial right." inthesetimes.com/article/mult...
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My recent article about the growth of a diasporist, anti-Zionist Judaism across the U.S. A new network of Jewish institutions are forming outside of the American Jewish Establishment
"Over the past two years, as Jewish activists have demanded a Judaism beyond Zionism, people have responded by asking what that kind of Judaism would stand for—not just what it would oppose."
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
The Jewish Diaspora Movement
As young people break with established Jewish organizations over Gaza, a new kind of Judaism is flourishing.
inthesetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My recent article about the growth of a diasporist, anti-Zionist Judaism across the U.S. A new network of Jewish institutions are forming outside of the American Jewish Establishment
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@inthesetimes.com killed it on the cover of their most recent issue.
December 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
@inthesetimes.com killed it on the cover of their most recent issue.
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Miners are just props.
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it’s off the table.
The Trump Administration Ramps Up Its War On Coal Miners
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it's off the table.
inthesetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Miners are just props.
Check out the latest from @rob-rogers.bsky.social, who contributes an illustration on the clarity of Trump's messaging.
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Check out the latest from @rob-rogers.bsky.social, who contributes an illustration on the clarity of Trump's messaging.
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
"Our stores are understaffed while baristas want more hours."
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
Striking Barista on Starbucks' Endgame: “They Don’t Want Working People to Have a Voice"
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for Starbucks Workers United, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
inthesetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
"Our stores are understaffed while baristas want more hours."
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
"Just to be clear about these attacks on our students, the goal is to outlaw protest."
Todd Wolfson, President of the @aaup.org, speaking on the current threats on campus with @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social for the Working People Podcast
Todd Wolfson, President of the @aaup.org, speaking on the current threats on campus with @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social for the Working People Podcast
In an Attempt to Cause Fear and Demobilize, the Trump Administration Increases Threats on Higher Education
Educators and organizers from the AAUP how the Trump administration is systematically dismantling higher education as we know it.
inthesetimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Just to be clear about these attacks on our students, the goal is to outlaw protest."
Todd Wolfson, President of the @aaup.org, speaking on the current threats on campus with @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social for the Working People Podcast
Todd Wolfson, President of the @aaup.org, speaking on the current threats on campus with @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social for the Working People Podcast
"For those of us on the Left whose desire is to both defeat authoritarianism & win the future, we need to step back, assess the terrain & create goals & a vision looking beyond the current fight."
@alexhan.bsky.social writing about key possibilities now present.
inthesetimes.com/article/firs...
@alexhan.bsky.social writing about key possibilities now present.
inthesetimes.com/article/firs...
December 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"For those of us on the Left whose desire is to both defeat authoritarianism & win the future, we need to step back, assess the terrain & create goals & a vision looking beyond the current fight."
@alexhan.bsky.social writing about key possibilities now present.
inthesetimes.com/article/firs...
@alexhan.bsky.social writing about key possibilities now present.
inthesetimes.com/article/firs...
“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up. They didn’t.”
@ottavias.bsky.social reports on a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in the United States.
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
@ottavias.bsky.social reports on a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in the United States.
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
December 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up. They didn’t.”
@ottavias.bsky.social reports on a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in the United States.
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
@ottavias.bsky.social reports on a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in the United States.
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
"Highly concentrated corporate wealth and economic inequality is a scourge on our city and society. Corporations should pay their fair share to support the public good."
@etoddbreland.bsky.social breaking down why corporations should pay more tax.
@etoddbreland.bsky.social breaking down why corporations should pay more tax.
There Should Be No Debate. Corporations Should Pay More Taxes.
As Chicago's budget standoff continues, the issue of whether corporations should pay more taxes to support the public good should not be contentious.
inthesetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"Highly concentrated corporate wealth and economic inequality is a scourge on our city and society. Corporations should pay their fair share to support the public good."
@etoddbreland.bsky.social breaking down why corporations should pay more tax.
@etoddbreland.bsky.social breaking down why corporations should pay more tax.
Check out the new comics by Emily Flake, Rob Rogers & Kendra Wells curated by @mattbors.bsky.social with 2026 predictions. jensorensen.bsky.social introduces the new startup, MurderKorp, “connecting customers with ordinary people willing to murder someone for them.”
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
December 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Check out the new comics by Emily Flake, Rob Rogers & Kendra Wells curated by @mattbors.bsky.social with 2026 predictions. jensorensen.bsky.social introduces the new startup, MurderKorp, “connecting customers with ordinary people willing to murder someone for them.”
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
inthesetimes.com/article/kris...
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“Highly concentrated corporate wealth and economic inequality is a scourge on our city and society. Corporations should pay their fair share to support the public good. We’ve seen why this is necessary throughout history — over and over again.” @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
There Should Be No Debate. Corporations Should Pay More Taxes.
As Chicago's budget standoff continues, the issue of whether corporations should pay more taxes to support the public good should not be contentious.
inthesetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“Highly concentrated corporate wealth and economic inequality is a scourge on our city and society. Corporations should pay their fair share to support the public good. We’ve seen why this is necessary throughout history — over and over again.” @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
"Over the past two years, as Jewish activists have demanded a Judaism beyond Zionism, people have responded by asking what that kind of Judaism would stand for—not just what it would oppose."
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
The Jewish Diaspora Movement
As young people break with established Jewish organizations over Gaza, a new kind of Judaism is flourishing.
inthesetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Over the past two years, as Jewish activists have demanded a Judaism beyond Zionism, people have responded by asking what that kind of Judaism would stand for—not just what it would oppose."
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
@shaneburley.bsky.social reporting on a new kind of flourishing Judaism.
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The Chicago City Council just punted again on passing a corporate head tax to help fill a $1.2b gap.
Beyond the excellent case from @etoddbreland.bsky.social here, one of the alternative proposals—aggressive debt collection—seems almost designed to fail... (🧵)
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
Beyond the excellent case from @etoddbreland.bsky.social here, one of the alternative proposals—aggressive debt collection—seems almost designed to fail... (🧵)
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
There Should Be No Debate. Corporations Should Pay More Taxes.
As Chicago's budget standoff continues, the issue of whether corporations should pay more taxes to support the public good should not be contentious.
inthesetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Chicago City Council just punted again on passing a corporate head tax to help fill a $1.2b gap.
Beyond the excellent case from @etoddbreland.bsky.social here, one of the alternative proposals—aggressive debt collection—seems almost designed to fail... (🧵)
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
Beyond the excellent case from @etoddbreland.bsky.social here, one of the alternative proposals—aggressive debt collection—seems almost designed to fail... (🧵)
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
Corporations should pay more taxes, writes @etoddbreland.bsky.social
As Chicago’s budget standoff continues, the question isn’t if corporations should contribute to the public good—but why they’ve been allowed not to. 🧵
As Chicago’s budget standoff continues, the question isn’t if corporations should contribute to the public good—but why they’ve been allowed not to. 🧵
There Should Be No Debate. Corporations Should Pay More Taxes.
As Chicago's budget standoff continues, the issue of whether corporations should pay more taxes to support the public good should not be contentious.
inthesetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Corporations should pay more taxes, writes @etoddbreland.bsky.social
As Chicago’s budget standoff continues, the question isn’t if corporations should contribute to the public good—but why they’ve been allowed not to. 🧵
As Chicago’s budget standoff continues, the question isn’t if corporations should contribute to the public good—but why they’ve been allowed not to. 🧵
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Wrote something in light of the ongoing conversations about the city budget in Chicago. We should demand that large corporations pay their fair share to support the public good! @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
There Should Be No Debate. Corporations Should Pay More Taxes.
As Chicago's budget standoff continues, the issue of whether corporations should pay more taxes to support the public good should not be contentious.
inthesetimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Wrote something in light of the ongoing conversations about the city budget in Chicago. We should demand that large corporations pay their fair share to support the public good! @inthesetimes.com
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...
inthesetimes.com/article/bran...