The United States stands at the precipice of so many crises that I cannot hope to list them all here. We seem intent to drive straight off the cliff of imminent climate catastrophe. Our healthcare and education systems balloon in costs, run by and for profit-seeking middlemen rather than the interests of the people that […]
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The Rail Workers Can Still Strike Back
No worker is more essential than the one who makes sure the trains run on time. The men and women who operate and maintain the freight trains that travel cross country define the backbone of our nation’s economy. The union workers who maintain and operate America’s freight system are as important as the tracks on […]
The Debate Around Reopening K-12 Schools in the Bay Area
Covid-19 has undoubtedly harmed our most vulnerable communities disproportionately. This effect has not just been seen on overall public health— it is also apparent throughout our education system. Due to the structure of public school funding, each school throughout the state differs enormously with varying degrees of resources. Public schools are beginning to face unprecedented […]