# Mindy Isser

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The Dig: Combat Liberalism w/ Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Mindy Isser, & Zachary Hershman

Three thinkers and organizers on the much debated question of ultra-leftism post-Bernie 2020. Two texts that informed our discussion: The Liberal to Ultra-Left Pipeline: Breaking the Cycle by Brian W. Liberalism, ultraleftism or mass action, a speech delivered by Socialist Workers Party leader Pete…

Combat Liberalism w/ Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Mindy Isser, & Zachary Hershman

Three thinkers and organizers on the much debated question of ultra-leftism post-Bernie 2020. Two texts that informed our discussion: The Liberal to Ultra-Left Pipeline: Breaking the Cycle by Brian W. Liberalism, ultraleftism or mass action, a speech delivered by Socialist Workers Party leader Pete…

Mindy Isser (The Nation) / Davida Russell (NCALF)

Women stand to gain a lot from the passage of the PRO ACT. The Nation Contributor Mindy Isser discussed how all workers, but especially women, will benefit from the PRO Act, how temp agency workers are exploited by some companies, the effect COVID-19 has had on union organizing and more. North Co…

Ep. 220: On Weaponized Grief ft. Mindy Isser

Mindy Isser, an organizer and activist in Philly, joins us to discuss the actions in Pennsylvania calling for John Fetterman to support a ceasefire. From there we discuss how some members of the Jewish community have weaponized grief from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to justify Israel’s indiscriminate …

UAW Calls For Ceasefire w/ Mindy Isser

Labor journalist and peace activist Mindy Isser joins us to discuss the United Auto Worker's Union's recent endorsement of a cease fire in Palestine. But first... Braino. MINDY ISSER @MindyIsser READ HER PIECE IN 'IN THESE TIMES' HERE https://inthesetimes.com/article/uaw-endorses-ceasefire-labor-…

3234 - How UAW Plans To Expand Unionization; US Vetoes Ceasefire In Gaza w/ Mindy Isser

Happy Monday! Sam and Emma speak with writer and labor organizer Mindy Isser to discuss the United Auto Workers (UAW) calling for a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on the US vetoing a UN ceasefire resolution while sending more bombs to Israel, Biden’s …

3339 - Trump Gag Order Parade; Unionizing The South, & Flint Water Crisis w/ Mindy Isser; Anna Clark

It's Hump Day! Sam speaks with writer and labor organizer Mindy Isser to discuss her recent piece in In These Times entitled "In Labor’s Mission to Organize the South, Another Domino Could Soon Fall." Then, he speaks with Anna Clark, reporter at ProPublica covering issues in the MidWest, to discuss…

Lookism and why it is Pretty Problematic (with Dr Amy Diehl)

Dahlia is joined by Dr Amy Diehl to discuss the concept of 'Lookism' and 'Appearance bias'. Amy explains her view on why we still see 'Glass Walls' which she describes as the invisible impediments that are not just above us but around us that restrict us based on gender bias. Dahlia and Amy discus…

What We Talk About When We Talk About Genders Talking

We’re back! And we’re still talking friendship dynamics. You have probably heard the trope about how, when out with their friends, ladies love to talk about their feelings and fellas just want to name baseball players they remember from when they were twelve. Is it essentialist? Sure, but also…it s…

How Utility Workers Won Back Real Pensions in Pennsylvania

For over four decades now, workers have seen their steady, reliable pension payouts replaced by more uncertain returns from 401(k) plans—where employees’ payments are invested in retirement accounts that are vulnerable to the stock market. But just this month, power workers in Pennsylvania did som…