– The New York Times
The Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory union fees for government workers was not only a blow to unions. It will also hit hard at a vast network of groups dedicated to advancing liberal policies and candidates.
– Yahoo News
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have notched victories this year around the country, including the upset of a longtime NY Congressman. Has the DSA moved from the political fringe to the mainstream?
– The Washington Post
As the nation faces a historically low level of unemployment, trucking companies are doing what economists have said firms need to do to attract and retain workers. But it’s not working. The industry reports a growing labor shortage – 63,000 open positions this year, a number expected to more than double in coming years – that could have wide-ranging impacts on the U.S. economy.
– The Wall Street Journal
Many farmers, who depend on shipments overseas for one-fifth of the goods they produce, say they are anxious.