Heather Gies
In These Times
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A Quiet Trump Administration Rule Change Could Allow a Federal Union-Busting Spree
In These Times features award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter. → Read More
Quiet Trump Administration Rule Change Could Allow Federal Union-Busting Spree
The policy opens the door for employers to bully workers out of staying in their union, or joining in the first place. → Read More
El Salvador: Justice demanded for 1982 killing of Dutch reporters
New push for justice comes as Salvadoran congressional committee considers amnesty proposal. → Read More
A Blow But Not Fatal: 9 Months After Janus, AFSCME Reports 94% Membership Retention
In These Times features award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter. → Read More
Cubans approve a new Constitution: What does the vote mean?
Although Cubans voted overwhelming to approve the Constitution, Sunday's vote saw a growing portion express dissent. → Read More
Cuba's constitutional referendum: What you should know
Cubans are set to vote on Sunday on a new constitution that limits president's term, broadens discrimination ban. → Read More
Honduran Teen Fled Gangs at Home Only to Be Murdered While Stranded at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The murder of Jorge Ruiz and another teen casts into stark relief the dangers faced by unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border. → Read More
El Salvador elections: Nayib Bukele takes strong lead
Presidential candidate Nayib Bukele waves to supporters after casting his ballot in San Salvador [Jose Cabezas/Reuters]San Salvador, El Salvador - Early results in El Salvador's presidential elections show a big lead for Nayib Bukele, who presented himself as an alternative to the traditional parties that have long dominated the country's polarised politics. The 37-year-old former public… → Read More
El Salvador's presidential hopefuls skirt talking about violence
Insecurity and violence are top concerns among Salvadoran voters, but presidential candidates say little about them. → Read More
Disaster Averted: How Unions Have Dodged the Blow of Janus (So Far)
Public-sector unions defied the Right’s attempt to crush them—and were transformed in the process. → Read More
Facing a U.S. Asylum Bottleneck, Central Americans Find Work in Tijuana Instead
“There’s a significant number of job offers. It won’t be a hassle for them to find a job.” → Read More
Once lush, El Salvador is dangerously close to running dry
The country's shrinking water supply is in jeopardy as weak regulation, lagging services, and climate variability fuel a complex crisis. → Read More
Our Food System Is Built on Exploitation. Now Farmworkers Are Saying “No More.”
In These Times features award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter. → Read More
Unions Can Protect Workers From Deportation
Six unions representing 3.5 million workers are campaigning to save Temporary Protected Status for immigrants. → Read More
Battle for Water Rights Heats Up in El Salvador
Social movements fear politicians backed by big business are about to privatize El Salvador's already scarce water. → Read More
El Salvador's hidden tragedy: 'I can't take the agony any more'
Even before making the perilous journey north, violence and economic hardship force many to relocate within El Salvador. → Read More
Honduran journalists face increasing threats and intimidation
Honduras is the most dangerous country in the Americas for journalists and they say things are getting worse. → Read More
Zapatista Women Celebrate the Art of the Struggle
For the thousands of indigenous and other women gathered in Chiapas, art is resistance. → Read More
The Zapatistas’ First International Gathering of Women Who Struggle – Countercurrents
Women insurgents wearing the Zapatista’s iconic black balaclavas greeted thousands of women from over four dozen countries at the entrance to the Zapatista Caracol in the highlands of Chiapas under a vibrant banner reading “Welcome women of the world.” The insurgents ushered visitors through gates emblazoned with red stars and the letters EZLN into what would be a women-only space[Read More...] → Read More
After Honduras’ Election Crisis, Protesters Are Still in the State’s Crosshairs
In the aftermath of Honduras’ contested election, online smear campaigns have formed part of a broader effort to discredit anti-government activists and criminalize their movements. The tactics are reminiscent of the Cold War-era repression of government critics, purportedly for national security reasons. → Read More