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Sam Forstag Runs for Congress After Wildfire Work
Ex-smokejumper Sam Forstag, 32, runs for Montana's 1st congressional district after wildfire work and union leadership.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Mark Ruffalo Calls Newsom Out for Billionaire Tax Policy
Mark Ruffalo criticizes California governor Gavin Newsom for endorsing a ballot measure that undermines billionaire tax initiatives.
TheWrap · 1m

Luke Evans: Working Class Advantage
Luke Evans says his working class roots fueled his drive and success.
FemaleFirst · 1m

San Antonio U.S. House race puts Latino voters’ power on display
Latino voters decide Texas House race as two candidates battle over economic promises.
The Texas Tribune · 2m

The Trauma Plot to Destroy America
Catherine Liu's book reveals how capitalism turns exploitation into private trauma stories, shifting blame to workers.
Foreign Policy · 2m

Gas prices force working families to choose between fuel and food
As Iran war drives pump prices to $4.48 a gallon, Trump dismisses the pain while voters across party lines say the trade-off isn't worth it.
Fortune · 2m

What a world without work actually looks like
History shows us relational societies where status comes from connections, not accomplishments. And they're surprisingly petty.
Substack · 3m