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In Memory of Jane McAlevey

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We live in times when the argument for nihilism feels compelling. The World Health Organization estimates that this year about a quarter million people will die worldwide due to the excessive heat brought on by climate change. On our national political stage, front-and-center we have a convicted felon who regularly and openly declares his contempt for democracy leading the polls to become President. Israel continues its genocide against Palestinians — babies are starving to death. At the same time, certain TV political pundits expect us to buy into their absolute certainty that we will overcome and that we will prevail. … Continue reading In Memory of Jane McAlevey

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A Year Later, a Varied Voyage

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Life and feelings rant: I just wrapped the most intense three consecutive work weeks I’ve had in a long, long while. I got a lot accomplished, but I’m def ready to pass out now lol. It’s so strange when I reflect on my life. Just a few years ago, I was so singularly focused on just one thing: my union organizing career. Now that I’ve taken a year-long break from union organizing, my life has become much, much more diverse — and I’m forever grateful to the labor movement to which I owe much of my access to my current … Continue reading A Year Later, a Varied Voyage