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International Women’s Day Began as a Fight for Power. In a Time of War, It Could Be One Again
International Women’s Day did not begin as a feel-good celebration. In the United States and abroad, it grew out of labor struggle, demands for political power, and, during World War I, resistance to armed conflict and the systems that fueled it. As conflict again deepens in the Middle East, that history reminds us that celebrating women has often meant also recognizing their role in resisting violence, demanding peace, and challenging the forces shaping the world around them.
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How Labor Unions Changed Work in America
From deadly factory fires to Hollywood walkouts, American unions have long been at the heart of battles over what work is worth and who gets a say. This story follows their rise, the protections they helped win, the forces that weakened them, and why workers and employers are still clashing over organized labor’s future.
