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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Shut down but not silenced: Federal workers find their voice

Federal workers face unpaid furloughs during a prolonged government shutdown, prompting increased activism and calls for congressional intervention against proposed budget cuts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Iranian labor activist Mohammadi still on death row DW 09/21/2025

Sharifeh Mohammadi, a 46-year-old Iranian labor activist, faces execution after repeated death sentences for alleged armed rebellion linked to her workers' rights organizing.
fromKqed
2 months ago

A New Dolores Huerta Opera Brings a Labor Struggle to the Stage

Benavides' stylistically polyglot score draws on his full spectrum of influences, with electric guitar and saxophone included in the chamber ensemble "to give it some edge."
Film
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose lawmaker fights to keep activist's name on Navy ship - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. Navy is considering renaming USNS Cesar Chavez, prompting pushback from elected leaders and Chavez's family to retain the name.
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