Stephan Bisaha
Stories
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National
After decades of neglect, Jackson's Black business district is coming back to life
Some cities are investing to revitalize their Black business districts. In Jackson, Mississippi, Farish Street has unique challenges as old and new business try to bring commerce back.
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Politics
Struggling Democrats hope growing union support will provide boost in midterms
With support for unions at its highest point since 1965, Democrats hope they can capitalize on that sentiment as they struggle to connect with voters on other issues.
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Business
Unions have enthusiasm, media spotlight. But membership numbers lag
Strikes and organizing efforts at high profile companies have generated new enthusiasm for organized labor. But numbers tell a different story. Union membership is tied for the lowest level on record.
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National
Truck Driving Has Long Been A Man's World. Meet The Women Changing That
A record number of women are becoming truck drivers, changing the face of an industry that has historically been dominated by men.
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National
Amazon Alabama Warehouse Workers May Get To Vote Again On Union
A federal labor official found that Amazon's anti-union tactics may have tainted the spring's voting process sufficiently to scrap its results. Workers had rejected unionization more than two-to-one.
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National
With A Friend In Biden Amtrak Has Big Dreams. But Freight Lines Have Other Ideas
President Biden has aspirations for a new era of train travel. Amtrak supporters hope that a new line between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, is just the start. But major obstacles stand in the way.