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A record 47% want stronger unions. Labor's challenge is turning support into power.

A new Gallup poll finds 71% of Americans approve of labor unions and a record 47% want unions to have more influence, though union membership remains near historic lows. The article contrasts broad public support with political and legal obstacles, including stalled federal labor legislation, Republican investigations, and Trump-era executive actions against federal collective bargaining.

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Young Women Bear the Brunt of India’s Anti-Protester Vitriol

After a summer of protests by young Indians over education and jobs, young women who took part face backlash. A BJP social-media coordinator reposted videos of women insulting Modi and sought to identify them for police amid public outrage. The article highlights the gendered cost of political activism in India.

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