RealJournalism

RealJournalism, 24 days ago to random

“I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or to speak, or write, with moderation. No! no! Tell a man whose house is on fire to give a moderate alarm; tell him to moderately rescue his wife from the hands of the ravisher; tell the mother to gradually extricate her babe from the fire into which it has fallen…” -- William Lloyd Garrison.

RealJournalism, 24 days ago to books

"A Troublemakers Handbook" went through two editions in 1991 and 2005. It was required reading for union activists during those decades, but the #Books have long been out of print. Now, they are available for free download. Shawn Fain of UAW fame cut his teeth with this book. #1u https://labornotes.org/2024/04/free-download-shawn-fains-other-bible-troublemakers-handbook

RealJournalism, 24 days ago to newyorkcity

Winston Support Services had to pay $2.7 million in damages to settle allegations that they misclassified workers to avoid paying #NewYorkCity prevailing wages. In one instance, they shorted a worker $100,000. They played a game of #FAFO. They found out. https://www.laborpress.org/healthcare-workers-win-back-wages/

RealJournalism, 24 days ago to random

Retailers have fled the Trump Tower in droves. The building is falling into disrepair. A bunch of the building is closed, supposedly for "exciting changes coming this spring." The currency exchange that served as the backdrop for Trump's golden escalator speech is no more. The water fountain has been shut off. Trump is going broke, and the cracks are starting to show. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/27/2237689/-Retailers-fled-Trump-s-landmark-tower-is-now-a-cheap-empty-closed-off-New-York-embarrassment?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 25 days ago to Seattle

#Seattle gave some low-income people $500 a month as an experiment. It turns out that employment doubled. So much for the Republican claim that people who get more welfare are less likely to work. #BasicIncome works. #Washington https://seattlemedium.com/employment-rates-nearly-doubled-after-seattle-gave-low-income-residents-500-a-month-no-strings-attached/

RealJournalism, 25 days ago to charlotte

The UAW has reached a deal with Daimler Truck of #Charlotte which involves 25% pay hikes, the end of tiered pay, profit sharing, and cost of living increases. They decided it was not a good idea to #FAFO. #NorthCarolina #1u https://qcnerve.com/united-auto-workers-daimler/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2iVhlgAOw5qQDGeu05DZAoztjOYr0myWG4zqx6-vkxYFkz4a0NXFBC8_Q_aem_AdkgHChx1GVLQLMbg_j_jfypEDNFEI_wyJ38rINezwHJ_p1PmdPdBpr9wPKB7aPbsZ--Hrv2WlmOwMX3M4hSAKJz

RealJournalism, 25 days ago to random

Impeach Louis DeJoy. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/27/2237626/-My-Louis-DeJoy-U-S-Mail-F-U-B-A-R-Story?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 27 days ago to Arizona

An #Arizona election "integrity" worker is now being sued because he allegedly forged signatures. https://www.alternet.org/msn/arizona-gop-austin-smith/

RealJournalism, 27 days ago to random

#Trump and Knight have agreed to accept new restrictions on their $175 million bond money. It must be entirely in cash, can't be invested or converted to securities, and the defendants must submit monthly statements to the Prosecution to ensure money has not been withdrawn. #NewYork https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-175-million-bond-goes-before-judge-new-york-ags-concerns-2024-04-22/

RealJournalism, 27 days ago to climate

A Nobel Prize winning economist has proposed a climate tax on billionaires and multinational companies. The proceeds would be sent to countries that need it most for climate adaption purposes. #ClimateChange https://heated.world/p/nobel-prize-winning-economist-calls

RealJournalism, 27 days ago to random

Gateway Pundit is declaring bankruptcy. However, intentional torts and punitive damages are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. They are facing massive lawsuits for falsely claiming that the 2020 election was rigged. If they lose, the court will likely appoint an overseer. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/24/2237121/-Gateway-Pundit-Declares-Bankruptcy?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 28 days ago to iowa

For decades, Tyson has been bringing in immigrants to drive down wages at their hog plants and bust unions. Now, workers at West Liberty (IA) are seeking to unionize. #Iowa #1u https://inthesetimes.com/article/meatpacking-union-tyson-iowa-2

RealJournalism, 28 days ago to india

The dictatorship of #India is targeting #Muslim communities in Assam. Now, they are seeking to bring the bulldozers nationwide. Modi has remained cozy with Putin after the "Special Military Operation" began. It just goes to show what kind of a man he is. https://inthesetimes.com/article/ethnonationalist-playbook-india-israel-bjp-technology-genocide-assam-muslims

RealJournalism, 29 days ago to tesla

Back in November, #Tesla was at its all time high. Since then, the NASDAQ has dropped 2%, but Tesla has plunged 64%. And now, Elon has announced layoffs of over 6,000 people. So much for Musk being state of the art. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/23/2236886/-Share-price-declining-sales-tanking-is-Tesla-going-the-way-of-Pan-Am?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 29 days ago to Ukraine

Hakeem Jeffries is the real deal. It was his leadership and coalition building that got the #Ukraine aid package done. And he is always willing to listen to the people in his caucus. He will likely become one of the most powerful speakers we have had in a while. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/23/2236793/-Axios-profiles-how-Hakeem-Jeffries-has-emerged-as-Congress-Shadow-Speaker?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 29 days ago to random

Had enough? Read real news sources:
--Your local weekly paper;
--Your local public radio & TV station;
--Your local alternative paper;
--Your local and national union;
The Nation * Mother Jones * In These Times * The Guardian * The States Newsroom * Al-Jazeera * Common Dreams * Truthout * TruthDig * Nation of Change * Jacobin * Real News Network * Portside * More Perfect Union https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/23/2236782/-S-ddeutsche-Zeitung-on-the-American-press?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to random

Even the likes of Jamie Dimon are worried about the rise of private equity over the last 30 years. Maybe cutting taxes for the rich was not such a good idea. https://substack.perfectunion.us/p/even-bankers-are-worried-about-private

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to Florida

It turns out that Ron DeSantis' "Marthas Vineyard" stunt, which triggered a wave of Republican governors busing people they deemed illegal to Blue cities and states, has had the opposite effect of what was intended. In many cases, the people showed hospitality and gave the immigrants good situations. In others, the immigrants are now legal because if you're a victim of an illegal action, you can apply for asylum based on that. #Immigration #Florida https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/22/2236630/-DeSantis-s-Martha-s-Vineyard-Stunt-Allows-Undocumented-Immigrants-to-Legally-Stay-in-US?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to science

After frantic efforts to reprogram code, Voyager 1 finally called home with new engineering data. It had been offline since November. #Science https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/22/2236731/-Voyager-1-calls-home?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to queensland

Scientists in #Queensland have made an accidental discovery that resulted in a way to turn CO2 into electricity, getting it out of the atmosphere. #ClimateChange #Science #Australia https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-creates-nanogenerator-capable-of-using-greenhouse-gas-to-produce-electricity/

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to SanFrancisco

A tenants union in #SanFrancisco successfully negotiated a contract with a landlord and won big gains, including rent cuts and other changes. https://jacobin.com/2024/04/berkeley-tenants-union-at-home-organizing/

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to random

"But officer, I am just an honest tradesman!!!" https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/22/2236555/-Two-Florida-Steel-Traders-Sentenced-for-Money-Laundering-and-Russia-Sanctions-Violations?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to iran

It turns out that Israel's strike on #Iran was more damaging than initially thought. A single strike took out an S-300 air defense system. The implication was that Iran's nuclear research facilities would be next. The S-300 has been touted for years as one of the most effective air defense systems in the world. This strike casts that into doubt. This will mean more Russian stuff blowing up in #Ukraine. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/21/2236550/-Destruction-of-Russian-made-Air-Defense-System-Could-Have-Implications-for-Two-Wars?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 1 month ago to Finland

#Finland is on track to completely eliminate homelessness by 2027. Their secret -- give people apartments. The rest will take care of itself. https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/a-paradigm-shift-in-social-policy-how-finland-conquered-homelessness-a-ba1a531e-8129-4c71-94fc-7268c5b109d9?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email