One year after the failed Amazon union drive, workers in Bessemer are voting a second time
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Bessemer, Alabama—Amazon warehouse worker Isaiah Thomas is a certified troublemaker, a term meant to be disparaging that workers have reclaimed and redefined to celebrate courage and militancy. He got a slap on the wrist from Amazon management in January for talking to coworkers about the benefits of building a union, in violation of the company’s solicitation policy.
“While we understand your activity may have occurred during your break time, you were interfering with fellow associates during their working time, in their work areas,” the warning letter...
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Bessemer, Alabama—Amazon warehouse worker Isaiah Thomas is a certified troublemaker, a term meant to be disparaging that workers have reclaimed and redefined to celebrate courage and militancy. He got a slap on the wrist from Amazon management in January for talking to coworkers about the benefits of building a union, in violation of the company’s solicitation policy.
“While we understand your activity may have occurred during your break time, you were interfering with fellow associates during their working time, in their work areas,” the warning letter...
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Reckoning with the legacy of Baltimore’s ‘zero tolerance’ crime policy this election year
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“Fuck out of here, white boy!” someone yelled at presidential hopeful and former Baltimore City Mayor Martin O’Malley back in 2015.
It was April 29, 2015 to be exact, just two days after Baltimoreans revolted in response to the police killing of Freddie Gray, burning a CVS pharmacy and some cop cars, and doing plenty of other property damage.
O’Malley was back in the city he once ran—which was now an international news story and framed by some hungry reporters as “the next Ferguson”—and already teasing a 2016 presidential run.
“Get out!” another person in the crowd yelled at the then-presid...
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“Fuck out of here, white boy!” someone yelled at presidential hopeful and former Baltimore City Mayor Martin O’Malley back in 2015.
It was April 29, 2015 to be exact, just two days after Baltimoreans revolted in response to the police killing of Freddie Gray, burning a CVS pharmacy and some cop cars, and doing plenty of other property damage.
O’Malley was back in the city he once ran—which was now an international news story and framed by some hungry reporters as “the next Ferguson”—and already teasing a 2016 presidential run.
“Get out!” another person in the crowd yelled at the then-presid...
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Xi tells US to handle Taiwan ‘properly’ to avoid damaging ties
Chinese president made comments in video call with US counterpart Joe Biden.
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Xi tells US to handle Taiwan ‘properly’ to avoid damaging ties
Chinese president made comments in video call with US counterpart Joe Biden.
Published On 19 Mar 2022
Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly, Xi tells Biden during video call
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Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly to avert a negative impact on relations between US and China, President Xi Jinping has told counterpart J
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Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly, Xi tells Biden during video call
Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly to avert a negative impact on relations between US and China, President Xi Jinping has told counterpart Joe Biden on Friday as per Chinese media reports. Taiwan is the most sensitive and vital issue in bilateral…
Morning news brief: Zelensky says time for meaningful talks; WION's Ground Report from Kyiv, and more
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East Timor chooses new president amid political deadlock
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Voters in Southeast Asia’s youngest country are choosing between 16 candidates for the presidency.
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Voters in Southeast Asia’s youngest country are choosing between 16 candidates for the presidency.
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What the truckers’ convoy revealed about policing in Canada
Initial hands-off approach to right-wing movement reveals double standards and institutional police biases, experts say.
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What the truckers’ convoy revealed about policing in Canada
Initial hands-off approach to right-wing movement reveals double standards and institutional police biases, experts say.
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Amid Ukraine crisis: Russian cosmonaut team welcomed aboard ISS in yellow and blue - Watch
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Donning blue and yellow colours that appeared to match the Ukrainian flag, three Russian cosmonauts safely arrived at the International Space Stati
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Donning blue and yellow colours that appeared to match the Ukrainian flag, three Russian cosmonauts safely arrived at the International Space Stati
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As Russians face financial crisis, President Vladimir Putin dons costly Loro Piana jacket in pro-war rally
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At a time when Russian citizens are facing numerous issues triggered by sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin, while giving speech at huge pr
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As Russians face financial crisis, President Vladimir Putin dons costly Loro Piana jacket in pro-war rally
At a time when Russian citizens are facing numerous issues triggered by sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin, while giving speech at huge pro-invasion rally, donned a Loro Piana jacket. The clothing is worth nearly 1.5 million Russian roubles, which…
China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year
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China, a country where the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019, is facing a surge in cases again as now the nation has repor
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China, a country where the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019, is facing a surge in cases again as now the nation has repor
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China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year
China, a country where the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in 2019, is facing a surge in cases again as now the nation has reported two deaths on Saturday (March 19), its first in more than a year. The deaths have been reported in mainland…
Brazilian supreme court bans messaging app Telegram ahead of presidential elections
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Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram over its hosting o
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Why are Indonesians on social media so supportive of Russia?
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While Indonesia’s government has condemned the invasion, the mood online is more sympathetic to Russia.
Published On 19 Mar 2022
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While Indonesia’s government has condemned the invasion, the mood online is more sympathetic to Russia.
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China reports first COVID deaths since January 2021
Two deaths were recorded in the northeastern province of Jilin, the epicentre of an Omicron-fuelled wave of cases.
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China reports first COVID deaths since January 2021
Two deaths were recorded in the northeastern province of Jilin, the epicentre of an Omicron-fuelled wave of cases.
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China reports first Covid-19 deaths in more than a year
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The country is facing its biggest coronavirus spike since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in late 2019
China reported two new deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday – its first fatalities related to the virus since January 2021 – as the country battles a surge in Omicron cases.
Both deaths occurred in the northeastern province of Jilin, which has been hit the hardest during the current wave, the National Health Commission (NHC) said. It didn’t say how old the deceased patients were or whether they had any underlying diseases.
Omicron is believed to be more contagious, but less severe than the original cor...
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The country is facing its biggest coronavirus spike since the initial outbreak in Wuhan in late 2019
China reported two new deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday – its first fatalities related to the virus since January 2021 – as the country battles a surge in Omicron cases.
Both deaths occurred in the northeastern province of Jilin, which has been hit the hardest during the current wave, the National Health Commission (NHC) said. It didn’t say how old the deceased patients were or whether they had any underlying diseases.
Omicron is believed to be more contagious, but less severe than the original cor...
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ON THIS DAY: 19 MARCH 1921: Extraordinary victory at Crossbarry turning point in War of Independence
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ON THIS DAY: 19 MARCH 1921: Extraordinary victory at Crossbarry turning point in War of Independence
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ON THIS DAY: 19 MARCH 1921: Extraordinary victory at Crossbarry turning point in War of Independence - Gript
Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Crossbarry, a hugely significant victory for Tom Barry's flying column in the War of Independence, and one of the largest battles in that conflict.
Hairstyles and racism: US Congress moves to ban discrimination of hairstyles
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The United States House of Representatives voted on Friday (March 18) to ban discrimination on hairstyles such as afros, braids, dreadlocks, which
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The United States House of Representatives voted on Friday (March 18) to ban discrimination on hairstyles such as afros, braids, dreadlocks, which
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Four dead as US military aircraft crashes in northern Norway during NATO exercises
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Four people were declared dead when a US military aircraft crashed during the NATO training exercises in northern Norway.
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Four people were declared dead when a US military aircraft crashed during the NATO training exercises in northern Norway.
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Last apps standing? Telegram, WhatsApp duck Russia bans
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Despite concerns over data security and defences against misinformation, Telegram is Russia’s go-to social media outlet.
Published On 19 Mar 2022
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Despite concerns over data security and defences against misinformation, Telegram is Russia’s go-to social media outlet.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 24
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As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 24th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 24th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says it is time for meaningful security talks
The Ukrainian president called for talks without delay, as he warned Moscow will suffer huge losses due to the war.
Published On 19 Mar 2022
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says it is time for meaningful security talks
The Ukrainian president called for talks without delay, as he warned Moscow will suffer huge losses due to the war.
Published On 19 Mar 2022