(2024-12-12). Wage Stagnation: The Real Threat To Social Security. popularresistance.org No matter what they say about the U.S. economy, finding a job to support yourself is tough when you are starting out. Finding rewarding and meaningful work is an even greater challenge for most. | If you are that lucky, you're preoccupied with paying off student loans and having enough money to travel or afford your own home. Thinking about a secure future after a lifetime of work might not be your greatest concern. | But listen up! In mid-November, the New York Times reported that the Social Security fund that pays retiree benefits is projected to be depleted by 2033.
(2024-12-12). Saturday 12/14: Labor, students and community for Palestine invite you to social and teach-in on BDS. indybay.org 1025 3rd Street, Oakland United Here…
(2024-12-12). Two thirds of voters agree with capping political donations, new polling reveals. leftfootforward.org A new survey commissioned by Unlock Democracy has found that two thirds of voters favour limiting the amount of money individuals can donate to political parties. | The survey, carried out by Opinium, found that 66% of the 2,050 respondents believe there should be a cap on donations to political parties and politicians, while only 15% said they oppose limiting donations. | The pressure group's research also revealed that there is cross-party support for capping donations, with Labour, the Lib Dems, Greens, Conservatives and Reform all backing this policy. | A YouGov poll conducted in September 2024 found that…
(2024-12-12). Old contradictions and new possibilities in Marxist and Indigenous praxis. mronline.org 
At the 2017 March for Science in Washington, DC , Dr. Lydia Jennings wore a T-shirt that read, "Strong Resilient Indigenous," and held a sign saying, "Traditional Ecological Knowledge Is Science Too!"
(2024-12-12). The High Price of Pretty Feet: Addressing the Plight of Nail Salon Workers. counterpunch.org 
Nail salons are often hailed by labor economists as an immigrant success story. Well over half of the 200,000 salons nationwide — up from just 50,000 in 2010 — are owned and operated by Vietnamese women. But there's a huge downside: the industry is rife with health and safety violations. Not only are American consumers — mostly women,
(2024-12-12). Alameda County Divests from Caterpillar in Response to Human Rights Violations. indybay.org OAKLAND, CA – In a significant win for human rights, Alameda County has initiated the process of divesting $32 million in public funds from Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, has long faced criticism for its equipment's role in the destruction of Palestinian homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, as well as in the U.S. prison-industrial complex, border militarization, and immigration detention centers.
(2024-12-11). Chinese researchers unveil ant-inspired photodetector for advanced imaging applications. tvbrics.com 
The innovation sets the stage for more accessible and efficient imaging technologies in diverse scientific and industrial fields…
An illegal colonizer ran over a Palestinian child, on Tuesday afternoon, near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank. Samer Al-Jamal, the Director of Education south of Nablus, said that an Israeli settler rammed a child with his vehicle near the As-Sawiya-Al-Lubban Secondary School, south of Nablus. Media sources said …