Does working still work?
It’s hard to believe Labor Day is right around the corner — we just got through Memorial Day. Summer cannot end yet. But since the calendar ignores our most fervent wishes, it is a good time to reflect on labor. Labor Day celebrates the men and women of this country who fought hard for the rights of workers. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 1894 as a product of the labor movement. But some states officially recognized Labor Day eve
Read MoreTucker Carlson on 2022 GOP candidates: Don’t ‘emulate’ Lindsey Graham
Fox News host Tucker Carlson advised Republican candidates this year not to “emulate” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), telling them that their job is to “make fun” of him. Carlson said on his show on Friday that Republicans who focus on foreign policy and the Russia-Ukraine war as Graham has done will lose their races this year because voters do not care as much about these issues. “Your job is to make fun of Lindsey Gra
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Workers have been trying to unionize Starbucks, Amazon, news groups and automakers, sometimes successfully. This h
Read MoreBiden earns plaudits from progressives after anti-Trump speech
Progressives say President Biden finally used his words. Democrats who have wanted the president to go hard against conservatives ahead of the midterms are praising his speech Thursday, in which he blasted “MAGA Republicans” and suggested former President Trump and those aligned with him pose “a threat to this country.” While Biden has signaled over the past week or more that he plans to escalate his rhetoric against the GOP heading into Labor Day and the post-holiday sprint to November, liberals are cheering the tactic as long overdue — even if its impact is uncertain.
Read MoreSerena Williams’s five biggest moments of cultural impact
Serena Williams’ swan-song reached its apparent finale on Friday evening. After two emotionally charged victories in the opening rounds of the U.S. Open, Williams was defeated over three sets by Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. Williams is expected to retire after her defeat in the Open, a competition she first won in 1999 at the age of 17. In August, Williams said she would “evolve away from tennis” after this year’s tournament. Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles — more than any other player, female or male, in the open era. Her record g
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