Daily Archives: September 8, 2022

2022-09-08: News Headlines

Mark Gruenberg (2022-09-08). For Sen. Sherrod Brown, 'dignity of work' is essential to life. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—For progressive Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, "the dignity of work" means more than just quantity of jobs, symbolized by the latest low monthly unemployment rate of 3.7%. The same could be said for Biden Administration Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. "It means hard work pays off no matter who you are or what you do," the …

WSWS (2022-09-08). RMT, Unite and GMB unions denounce North Sea oil and gas rig wildcat strikes. wsws.org Those taking unofficial action are rebelling against the union/management collusion that is plunging them into poverty.

In Modesto (2022-09-08). Anti-Fascists Fight Back at "Straight Pride" Rally. indybay.org Saturday August 27 was Straight Pride's 4th annual appearance in the Central Valley town of Modesto, California. This far right group is on the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate list.

Emanuel Pastreich (2022-09-07). Propping Up the Wobbly Dollar: "Addicted to the Dollar Economy as it Collapses", The Decadence of Wealth and Power. globalresearch.ca

TeleSUR (2022-09-07). Cry of the Excluded Commemorations in Brazil. telesurenglish.net Thousands of Brazilians gathered this Wednesday in Sao Paulo and the main cities for the Cry of the Excluded, in a context of social setbacks, with high levels of poverty, famine and little help from the State. | RELATED: | Demonstrators question which sectors benefited from independence in a country that, during Jair Bolsonaro's administration, saw an increase in the number of people facing food insecurity, housing short…

Rebecca Karpen (2022-09-07). Opportunity Shouldn't Be About Luck. otherwords.org Someone once told me there are two types of people in the world: those born into the Lucky Sperm Club and those who aren't. | The Lucky Sperm Club consists of those fortunate few born into economic privilege. There are ways to achieve prosperity without being in this club, of course, but membership offers an unfair edge. | Children born to wealthier families tend to have a

Sarah Anderson (2022-09-07). A Farm Worker Speaks Truth to Power in Washington. inequality.org

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