In These Times

08/30/2025

Exclusive 🎨 New comics—including an original from Bianca Xunise tackling an approach to fight gentrification, curated by Matt Bors.

Featuring work from Mattie Lubchansky, Jen Sorensen, Tom the Dancing Bug and Peter Kuper.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/ai-shame-trump-bors-comics-lubchansky-xunise-bolling-kuper-sorensen

08/30/2025

The disaster that struck the Gulf Coast 20 years ago was not an aberration but a product of U.S. history.

The disaster that struck the Gulf Coast 20 years ago was not an aberration but a product of U.S. history.

08/30/2025

What if we had a years-long plan to build power and fight back?

In a fascinating story from earlier this year, Stephanie Luce outlines a bold strategy emerging from the labor movement. It's called .

The idea started with UAW President Shawn Fain’s call for unions to align their contract expirations on May 1, 2028. But it's about much more than one day or one union.

It’s a visionary framework for building deep, lasting coalitions between unions, social justice organizations, and community groups to counter authoritarianism and fight for a future that works for all of us.

This is a practical guide for taking coordinated, escalating actions—from the workplace to the polls—that start now.

The story explores how "Bargaining for the Common Good" can help us identify shared demands and build the power necessary to achieve them.

Learn how we can start building this powerful alignment today.

Read the full piece from In These Times and Convergence Magazine: https://inthesetimes.com/article/plan-2028-labor-social-movements-strikes-may-day

08/29/2025

On the 20th anniversary of , an essential read from Andy Horowitz’s award-winning book Katrina: A History, 1915–2015 (Harvard University Press, 2020). The essay challenges the notion that the disaster was a singular event, arguing instead that it was a product of a century of policy, decisions, and historical forces.

Key points from the article:

⛈️ Federal programs like the National Flood Insurance Program and GI Bill incentivized development in flood-prone areas.

⛈️ The age of a building was the strongest predictor of flooding in 2005, with post-1915 construction faring worst.

⛈️ Recovery programs after Katrina favored homeowners over renters and widened racial disparities, contributing to a significant demographic shift in the city.

This isn’t just New Orleans’ history—it’s a crucial part of American history, and a reminder of the long-term consequences of policy choices.



Read the full article here: https://inthesetimes.com/article/hurricane-katrina-new-orleans-louisiana-history-20-year-anniversary

08/29/2025

This Labor Day, let's reflect on a cornerstone of the original labor movement: the fight for control over our time.

An insightful 2020 article from In These Times, written by Jamie K. McCallum, explores how the goal wasn't just higher wages, but shorter hours without a loss in pay. While many believe the 40-hour workweek was the final victory, the data shows a different story for today's workers.

The article highlights that:
📊 Annual work hours have risen significantly since the 1970s, especially for low-wage workers.
⏰ Unpredictable and variable schedules are a reality for nearly 60% of hourly workers.
💼 Our system of employer-tied healthcare can inadvertently incentivize overwork.

As we celebrate the contributions of workers, this piece is a powerful reminder of a fight that is far from over. It's a relevant read for understanding both our past and the path forward.



Read the full story here: https://inthesetimes.com/article/labor-day-work-time-covid-19-2020

08/28/2025

Seeking a bit of laughter to bring a touch of lightness?

Comics Editor, Matt Bors presents the collection for August—featuring Mattie Lubchansky, Jen Sorensen, Tom the Dancing Bug, Peter Kuper and an exclusive from Bianca Xunise on how to fight gentrifiction.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/ai-shame-trump-bors-comics-lubchansky-xunise-bolling-kuper-sorensen

08/28/2025

"Black people have made the largest strides in status when they have engaged in acts of overt protest." – Clarence Lang

On the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, this deep dive into the life of its organizer, A. Philip Randolph is essential reading.

Randolph was a pioneering labor leader and strategist who understood that the fight for racial justice is inextricably linked to the fight for economic justice. He built power by threatening massive, disruptive action—a tactic that forced FDR's hand in 1941 and laid the groundwork for the historic 1963 march.

The article examines his complex legacy, encompassing his negotiations with power and the crucial lesson that progress is achieved not by waiting patiently, but by organizing and demanding it.

Read and reflect on the lessons for today's movements.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/a-philip-randolph-march-on-washington

08/28/2025

"Comics have no walls nor borders."

A powerful new anthology brings together 60+ cartoonists to support Palestine & fight despair with collective imagination.

Free to read.

Attached comic by Julia Mata

https://inthesetimes.com/article/palestine-cartoon-anthology-interview-artists-comics

08/27/2025

Polling shows Zohran Mamdani leading with Jewish voters in NYC’s mayoral race. But the New York Times keeps framing him as “alienating” the community—while ignoring polls that say otherwise.

Read Adam H. Johnson’s breakdown.

Polling shows mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in a commanding lead with Jewish New Yorkers, but you won’t read about it in the paper of record.

08/27/2025

Federal takeover of D.C. policing. National Guard in the streets. Confederate statues returning. Trump’s August 11th order is more than spectacle—it’s an authoritarian test run.

The spectacle of Trump’s Washington takeover may be fascist pageantry, but it’s also something more.

08/27/2025

What do Trump’s threats to “invade” cities & expand encampment sweeps have to do with Palantir-linked think tank the Cicero Institute?

On the Death Panel podcast, In These Times investigative reporter Rebecca Burns breaks it down.

Get more from The Death Panel on Patreon

08/27/2025

2022: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek puts $100M into Helsing, a military AI firm.

2025: He’s now chairman of the board.

Spotify is still invested in war.

Unbeknownst to most users, Spotify has a secret endeavor—backing the efforts of war.