Every day brings a new outrage from the Trump regime—but every day also brings news of a rising resistance.

So this May Day, we’re highlighting what’s going right: how workers across the U.S.—and around the world—are fighting back. Not just for fair pay and dignity, but for democracy itself.

BIG PICTURE: Over the last decade, the U.S. has seen a remarkable resurgence in labor union activity—driven by surging public support, bold unionization efforts in unlikely industries, and a wave of disruptive, high-profile strikes.

That’s being driven partly by a unionization surge, particularly in industries where unionization was previously uncommon—such as food service and at e-commerce fulfillment centers.

More recently—although ignored by corporate media eager to downplay union power—a strike at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California became the longest mental health service strike in our nation’s history.

As one expert told Harvard Business Review, “It has been generations since we have seen this kind of robust labor activity.”

WHY IT MATTERS: Workers coming together isn’t just about wages. It’s about building collective strength—in a society being ripped apart by greed, isolation, and authoritarianism.

When workers organize, they don’t just get raises—they reclaim democracy from the billionaire class trying to crush it.

THE ROAD AHEAD: Despite the momentum, America’s labor revival still faces enormous obstacles—from legal roadblocks to corporate retaliation and political sabotage.

At the same time, Trump and Musk’s government layoffs are decimating federal unions—and Trump has taken significant steps to curtail union power.

As Benjamin Franklin once said, we must all hang together—or we will all hang separately.

Democracy isn’t a spectator sport—here are ways you can take action right now.

There’s a lot of BS out there. Here’s what’s actually important—and why.

Why it matters: Trump, Musk, and MAGA think they can operate in the world without consequences—but that’s simply not true. Turns out destroying the federal government, making most of the country hate you, and doing a Nazi salute at a presidential rally can get you fired, no matter how much wealth you’ve hoarded. Full story from the Wall Street Journal.

Why it matters: The movement against Israel’s genocide in Gaza is showing the world what true courage looks like. Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested after showing up for his citizenship interview, is a true American hero. Full story from ABC News.

Why it matters: Congress—particularly spineless Republicans in the Senate—is absolutely failing to do its constitutional duty to provide a check on the actions of another branch. If we want checks and balances to mean anything, we need a new majority—fast. Full story from NBC News.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in 2028, is under fire for cozying up to Donald Trump again.

As the Democratic base itches for a fight against a man most Americans now consider a “dangerous dictator,” it has many asking—what the f*ck is she doing?

DRIVING THE NEWS: Whitmer defended the hug and the appearance, saying that advocating for the contract was in the best interest of her state—a contract she ultimately won.

The move follows outrage she faced earlier this month when she traveled to D.C. to grovel before Trump for the contract.

SOME BACKGROUND: Whitmer’s embrace of Trump comes as more establishment Democrats—and the white liberals who love them—move to normalize Trump and his fascist movement.

Shortly after, longtime truth-teller Bill Maher genuflected before Trump and claimed he was a nice guy—only to be mercilessly mocked by Larry David.

BIG PICTURE: Despite record-level disapproval of Trump, many Democratic leaders still think cozying up to the would-be dictator is a winning electoral strategy.

Still, corporate Democrats like James Carville think Democrats would be better off without Bernie and AOC.

Folks like him stand to make a killing when Trump cuts taxes for the rich and giant corporations—again.

GO DEEPER: Think Trump is unpopular now? Just wait.

We want to know… do you think normalizing Trump is a good political strategy? Tell us why or why not after you vote!

TUESDAY’S QUESTION: On Tuesday we asked, do Americans know what an oligarchy is? Most people thought yes.

AJ voted yes and noted, “Unfortunately I fear most Americans are concerned about themselves not the other guy, but they are not stupid….”

Others disagreed. One no voter wrote, “I don’t know who’s taking this test, but over 50% of the American population reads at a third grade level”

J Morgan has a better message that just might work: “He’s a wealthy, fat bastard dictator! Folks will understand that.” 💀

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