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43 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
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Mother Sues ICE Contractor for Jailing Her and Her Baby in a Hotel Room A mother sued ICE contractor MVM Inc. and hotel chain Sonesta, alleging they detained her and her baby in a hotel room for profit. Source: The Intercept theintercept.com/2026/10/15/ice-contractor-hote… (link to theintercept.com)
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Rep. Delia Ramirez Introduces Landmark Bill to Abolish DHS, ICE, and CBP Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced a bill to abolish DHS, ICE, and CBP; the Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002. Source: Truthout truthout.org/articles/rep-delia-ramirez-introdu… (link to truthout.org)
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Don’t Stop at ICE, Says Progressive Dem: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security Rep. Delia Ramirez is bringing a bill to abolish the Department of Homeland Security, not stopping at ICE, a day after the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home. Source: The Intercept theintercept.com/2026/10/13/abolish-ice-dhs-del… (link to theintercept.com)
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Brazil’s Workers’ Party Is Not Stopping Brazil's Workers' Party supporters are rallying support behind the president days before the runoff election. Source: The Nation thenation.com/article/world/brazil-workers-part… (link to thenation.com)
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General strike nationwide April 5: who is affected Organizers of 'General Strike 2026' called a nationwide action on April 5, following a January 30 strike. Source: Newsweek newsweek.com/general-strike-nationwide-april-5-… (link to newsweek.com)
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Government plans to buy Pestana's Pousadas stake Portugal plans to buy back a 49% stake in the company running its historic Pousadas hotels, with completion expected by the end of 2026. Source: The Portugal News theportugalnews.com/news/2025-11-17/government-… (link to theportugalnews.com)
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New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage. Source: Truthout truthout.org/articles/new-mexicos-challenges-ho… (link to truthout.org)
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Czech nationalisation of ČEZ takes shape as management proposes key takeover step The utility ČEZ proposed a restructuring that is the first step toward full state ownership, which the Czech government aims to complete by 2029. Source: oEnergetice.cz oenergetice.cz/en/stocks/czech-nationalisation-… (link to oenergetice.cz)
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Rep. Mejia and Rep. Ramirez's $25 minimum wage bill introduced in the Senate The House sponsors of a $25 federal minimum wage bill welcomed the introduction of a Senate companion, aiming to replace the $7.25 floor with a living wage. Source: Office of Rep. Analilia Mejia mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mejia-… (link to mejia.house.gov)
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Poll: College students prefer socialism to capitalism A survey of U.S. college students found more favor socialism than capitalism. Source: Axios axios.com/2025/11/01/socialism-capitalism-colle… (link to axios.com)
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Workers in Queens filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging Brinker International's reliance on the tipped subminimum wage fosters racial discrimination and sexual harassment.
Source: Documented (documentedny.com)
DE HCR 108, celebrating DEMEC Day and recognizing the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, community-owned not for profit electric utilities, passed the Senate on 2026-03-25 (20 yes, 1 absent).
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MS HB 108, which would establish a $10.00 minimum wage with requirements for exemptions and overtime, died in committee on 2026-02-03.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MN HF 3910, which would remove authority for certain federal agents to perform arrests under state law, was referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy after introduction and first reading.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
A Tampa TSA union steward said the airport was targeted by the $13 billion Gold+ TSA privatization program, which the union averted.
Source: Labor Notes (labornotes.org)
A City Council resolution orders a report pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212 on the effects of the citizen sponsored initiative Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (oakland.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
An Oakland city resolution to submit the citizen-sponsored Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026 to voters at the November 7, 2028 general municipal election or at a special election.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (oakland.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
An ordinance adopting the citizen sponsored Initiative Oakland Living Wage For All Act of 2026 to increase the minimum wage to $30 for Oakland employees by July 1, 2037 is in committee.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (oakland.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
A resolution accepting the certification of the examination of the initiative petition proposing the Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026 minimum wage ballot measure, status in committee.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (oakland.legistar.com) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Brazil's Workers' Party supporters are rallying support behind the president days before the runoff election.
Source: The Nation (thenation.com)