Democrats ignored the uncommitted movement for Gaza in 2024. Now, it’s winning elections By linking progressive politics with nominally Arab American issues, organizers are building winning coalitions The Guardian - US · Aug 29
Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future If the progressive wins Michigan’s general election, it could redefine the 2028 presidential contest. If he fails, the establishment will call him a cautionary tale The Guardian - US · Aug 5
A plan to win back lost Democrat voters Uncommitted Movement activist Abbas Alawieh is stepping from behind the scenes to run for state Senate in Michigan Salon · Jun 2
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Rep. Cori Bush facing smears, AIPAC cash Progressive Missouri congresswoman could be next to fall as pro-Israel lobby targets pro-Palestinian voices Salon · Aug 2, 2024
Pro-Israel US groups plan $100m effort to unseat progressives over Gaza Aipac and other groups targeting candidates critical of Israel’s war in Gaza – but progressives are not going down without a fight The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2024
Sen. Markey staffers announce progress in Hill union push Sen. Edward J. Markey formally recognized his aides’ bargaining unit and signed a ground rules agreement, setting the stage for contract negotiations. Roll Call · Mar 11, 2024
Progressive campaign launched to counter Aipac’s influence in US politics Reject Aipac coalition aims to blunt impact of pro-Israel group that has given millions to opponents of progressive Democrats The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2024
‘Biden needs to be pro-peace’: Michigan anti-war campaign hails huge vote tally More than 100,000 Democrats checked ‘uncommitted’ in primary election in rebuke to president’s unwavering support for Israel The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
Former Congressman Andy Levin Urges Protest Vote For Uncommitted Former Congressman Andy Levin leads a protest vote in Michigan primary, urging 'uncommitted' votes to express discontent over Gaza conflict and push for po... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
What could Biden's Israel-Gaza stand mean for his campaign? Michigan is an early test Some Arab American, Muslim and young voters in the Detroit area plan to vote "uncommitted" in Tuesday's primary. They want to send a message to Biden: Call for a cease-fire or lose us in November. WEKU · Feb 25, 2024
Michigan Protest Challenges Biden's Support On Gaza Conflict Progressive leaders in Michigan, including Rep. Tlaib and former Rep. Levin, are urging voters to go uncommitted in the primary due to concerns over Biden'... Top News · Feb 19, 2024
In a first, House Education and the Workforce panel’s Democratic staffers look to unionize The campaign to unionize Capitol Hill took another step forward Thursday, as the Congressional Workers Union announced that committee staffers filed to hold union elections for the first time. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
In a first, House Education and the Workforce panel's Democratic staffers look to unionize - Roll Call The campaign to unionize Capitol Hill took a step forward Thursday, as committee staffers filed to hold union elections for the first time. Roll Call · Jun 15, 2023
Roll Call · May 11, 2023 After a year of organizing, staff union leaders look ahead to collective bargaining - Roll Call It's been an historic year for the Congressional Workers Union, representing the House offices that have formed unions.
Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022 What’s next for staffer unions on the Hill? Staff for Rep. Cori Bush began voting to form a union Tuesday. The Missouri Democrat’s team is expected to become the fifth unionized office since a congressional organizing campaign launched publicly this year.
Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022 What’s next for staffer unions on the Hill? - Roll Call All eyes may be on the campaign trail, but union action continues on the Hill. Organizers see “momentum” as another office takes a vote.
Roll Call · Oct 17, 2022 Staffers in Rep. Andy Levin’s office sign first union contract - Roll Call “I get very emotional about it,” says the departing Michigan Democrat, who hopes the contract can be a model for others in the House.
Roll Call · Oct 12, 2022 Uncertainty swirls around earmarks for departed lawmakers - Roll Call Ex-Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., lost his earmarks after being tapped to become lieutenant governor. His successor is trying to change that.
Roll Call · Oct 11, 2022 Staffers for Rep. Melanie Stansbury vote to unionize - Roll Call “We are witnessing a historic moment right now on Capitol Hill,” the New Mexico Democrat said, as her office joined a small but growing list.
WEKU · Sep 27, 2022 This congressional staff became the first in U.S. history to form a union The Congressional Workers Union announced Monday that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has won their union election — the first one to do so on the Hill.
Miami Herald · Aug 18, 2022 Rights leader warned Congress about Haiti gangs. But the problem has only gotten worse When the number of gang-involved massacres in Haiti stood at five a few years ago, the head of a leading human rights group warned U.S. lawmakers about the Caribbean nation’s exploding crises of gang violence and firearms trafficking.
The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2022 US labor leaders say underfunding at federal agency has ‘reached crisis stage’ Union officials fear that the overstretched NLRB won’t be able to handle the surge in union activity, giving corporations the upper hand