Voices Today: Defending the Future of Labor and Democracy
From resisting the NCAA’s anti-union push to tracking the global rise of the far-right, today’s landscape demands vigilance.
As we enter October, the push for labor rights is meeting stiff resistance in the halls of power. The Senate’s latest attempt to strip collegiate athletes of their bargaining power under the guise of 'protecting sports' is a stark reminder that the fight for fair pay and worker dignity extends far beyond the factory floor and into our educational institutions.
Simultaneously, we must look abroad and to our own technologies to understand the shifting tides of power. Whether it is the rise of far-right digital movements in Japan or the existential questions posed by artificial intelligence, the need for transparent, people-centered governance has never been more urgent. We must remain focused on dismantling concentrated power to ensure a future that serves the many, not the few.
What the columnists are saying today
My Girlfriend’s New Clothes Are Making Her Look Unpolished and Unprofessional
Slate Magazine — A partner seeks advice on how to navigate concerns regarding their significant other's changing professional wardrobe.
Japan’s Far Right Is Courting Young Voters
Thenation.com — Right-wing movements in Japan are leveraging social media and anti-establishment rhetoric to capture the interest of the youth.
El Niño’s Weather Chaos
The New Yorker — The growing climate volatility in the Pacific signals fearsome weather patterns that demand our preparation and attention.
A crisis that goes far beyond Cornell
Vox — A look at the systemic issues surrounding sexual assault cases within higher education and their broader societal implications.
Union Busting Comes to Campus
The American Prospect — The Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act threatens to restore the NCAA cartel by stripping collegiate athletes of labor rights.
Can AI's Threat Awaken Humanity in Time?
Common Dreams — Artificial intelligence presents a historic choice between enhancing global cooperation or serving as a weapon for competitive dominance.
Rob Sand Says He Isn’t Trying to Turn Iowa Blue. It Just Might Happen Anyway.
Mother Jones — In the lead-up to the midterms, an unusual approach to Iowa politics is creating potential for a progressive shift.
The Atlantic Announces Roles for Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Sophie Haigney, Jebediah Reed, Kevin Roose, Lindsey Sitz, Alex Stockton, and Robert F. Worth
The Atlantic — The Atlantic expands its newsroom with several new appointments to bolster its editorial and investigative capacity.
How do you think we should address the intersection of technology and democracy? Send us your thoughts and let’s keep the conversation going.
Sources
- Slate Magazine: My Girlfriend’s New Clothes Are Making Her Look Unpolished and Unprofessional
- Thenation.com: Japan’s Far Right Is Courting Young Voters
- The New Yorker: El Niño’s Weather Chaos
- Vox: A crisis that goes far beyond Cornell
- The American Prospect: Union Busting Comes to Campus
- Common Dreams: Can AI's Threat Awaken Humanity in Time?
- Mother Jones: Rob Sand Says He Isn’t Trying to Turn Iowa Blue. It Just Might Happen Anyway.
- The Atlantic: The Atlantic Announces Roles for Zachary Fryer-Biggs, Sophie Haigney, Jebediah Reed, Kevin Roose, Lindsey Sitz, Alex Stockton, and Robert F. Worth
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