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President Joe Biden speaks at an event at Abbots Creek Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, January 18, 2024.
The Problems With Biden: If President Biden wants to win, Harold Meyersonargues, he has to address three major obstacles standing in his way: public perception of the economy, public perception of immigration, and his inability to advocate for his administration's accomplishments.
Why Virginia Costco Workers Organized With the Teamsters: Costco has cultivated a reputation as a fair employer, in part because of longstanding union membership. Workers organized to prevent losing their rights. Luis Feliz Leon has the story.
American Fascism: In this week's installment of The Infernal Triangle, Rick Perlstein reflects on writer John Ganz's theory of fascist movements past and present. Massachusetts Wakes Up to a Hospital Nightmare: Steward Health Care, one of Massachusetts' biggest hospital systems, has been strip-mining hospitals for a decade now. The state's electeds, Maureen Tkacik reports, are just now paying attention. Domestic Textile Industry Crashing Because of Trade Loophole: Shein and Temu have gained market dominance through exploiting a loophole in trade law that enables them to avoid customs inspections and tariffs. David Dayen has the story.
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