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In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers

“The historic significance of President Biden’s decision to join striking workers on the picket line cannot be understated. Instead of taking on the role of mediator—and falling victim to both-sides-ism in the process—Biden is standing unequivocally with workers.”

Artificial Intelligence: Profit Versus Freedom

If employees had the power that capitalism confers exclusively on employers, they would choose to use AI in an altogether different way — fire no one, but cut all employees’ working hours while keeping their wages the same. The use of AI can ensure much more leisure for the working class, but capitalism instead subordinates AI to profiteering.

‘Eating Away at the Foundations of Our Democracy’: Book Bans Spiked 33% Last School Year

“We cannot stress enough how these censorious efforts will not end with book bans. It’s only a matter of time before regressive, suppressive ideologues will shift their focus toward other forms of art and entertainment…”  PEN America

Amnesty Int’l Launches New Global Campaign With Interactive ‘Protest Under Attack’ Map

“This map sheds light on the heavy repression suffered by protesters around the world—and it is terrifying.”

There Can Be No American Dream Without Paid Sick Leave and Low-Cost Child Care

The COVID emergency funds are expiring this month and one-in-three American children’s families will lose the money to cover childcare costs, causing an estimated 3.2 million kids to lose care and lead to the shut-down of an estimated 70,000 child-care programs.

End Wealth Supremacy

15 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Wall Street is as predatory as ever. But a more democratic economy could be rising all around us.

400+ Actions to End Fossil Fuels Planned Around the World for Sept. 15-17

“September 15-17, 2023. Everywhere.” Those are the dates and location of the international mobilization against fossil fuels.

US Child Poverty Rate More Than Doubled in 2022 Thanks to Manchin and GOP

The result of the expiration of the expanded Child Tax Credit, as predicted, was a devastating surge in child poverty.

In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers

In Historic First, Biden Walks Picket Line With Striking UAW Workers

“The historic significance of President Biden’s decision to join striking workers on the picket line cannot be understated. Instead of taking on the role of mediator—and falling victim to both-sides-ism in the process—Biden is standing unequivocally with workers.”

Artificial Intelligence: Profit Versus Freedom

Artificial Intelligence: Profit Versus Freedom

If employees had the power that capitalism confers exclusively on employers, they would choose to use AI in an altogether different way — fire no one, but cut all employees’ working hours while keeping their wages the same. The use of AI can ensure much more leisure for the working class, but capitalism instead subordinates AI to profiteering.

End Wealth Supremacy

End Wealth Supremacy

15 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Wall Street is as predatory as ever. But a more democratic economy could be rising all around us.

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The Peninsula Peace and Justice Center is the area’s leading grassroots voice for peace, justice & human rights.

“The Peninsula Peace and Justice Center has been one of the most effective of the activist groups.” – Prof. Noam Chomsky

We believe democracy occurs every day – when people actively participate. Based in Palo Alto, we present the world’s leading progressive speakers, produce a free monthly forum, and when needed, organize demonstrations, vigils, and petition campaigns. Since 1981, we’ve been the local face of effective grassroots action.