Labor Day becomes a call to action for workers against billionaire power. Some say unions hijack the day to push coercive power and fund politics with dues in non-right-to-work states. Others, the "progressive" voices, defend worker rights. The PRO Act would reshape organizing, certification, and decertification. The fight is between the "far right" and the "progressive."

Across the economy, the Trump administration cites wage gains and 2.46 million native-born jobs since January. It also touts America’s Talent Strategy: cut red tape. Fund skills training. Expand Pell Grants for trades. Back 1 million apprenticeships.

Meloni is at the White House as Italy confronts online abuse of women after Giulia Cecchettin’s femicide. "Mia Moglie" posted intimate photos without consent; it grew to 30,000 before shutdown. A class-action against Facebook was filed.

Religious reflection: pride in being "fine" blocks following God. Jesus chose Matthew, a wealthy tax collector who knew he was wrong. He sat with sinners. "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

The Digest, 9/1/2025 @430AM, CDT

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