In November 2020, 250 million Indian workers went on strike to protest farm laws and labor codes, proving that the power is in the hands of those who do the work and that a general strike can be a powerful tool for workers to fight for their rights.
By refusing to participate in the consumerist system, people can find liberation and freedom from the trap of manufactured dissatisfaction, and can instead focus on the joy of having enough.
California has the economic power and moral responsibility to implement a universal healthcare system independent from the federal government, which can serve as a model for the rest of the country and ensure that healthcare is a human right.
A new report on Jefferson County’s fines and fees system argues that U.S. courts’ reliance on monetary sanctions is ineffective at generating revenue and disproportionately harmful to Black and low-income residents, prompting action from Jefferson County officials and the creation of a statewide task force to review fines and fees policies.
San Francisco voters are supporting the creation of a public bank to fund affordable housing, small businesses, and climate initiatives, in order to build an economy that works for everyone and reduce the wealth gap.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ReImagine Freedom this past week celebrated its efforts towards achieving decarceration, economic justice,…
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For the first time in what seems like a very long time, the left played offense this…