Venezuela: who benefits from the crisis?
Last weekend, humanitarian aid was blocked at the border between Venezuela and Colombia. With the support of Donald Trump, as well as Emmanuel Macron, Juan Guaido proclaimed himself president in place of Nicolas Maduro. Is this conservative up-and-comer a defender of democracy? His story does not hold water. For a month, the US, EU, and […]
Oakland Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education
Oakland schools are under attack and teachers, students and parents are fighting back. The Oakland Unified School District claims that it doesn’t have enough money to provide even the most basic education for the young people of Oakland. Those who oversee the 86 schools that 37.000 young people attend, are responsible for the current situation […]
An Attack on Education is an Attack on Us All!
Oakland schools are under attack and teachers, students and parents are fighting back. The Oakland Unified School District claims that it doesn’t have enough money to provide even the most basic education for the young people of Oakland. Those who oversee the 86 schools that 37.000 young people attend, are responsible for the current situation […]
Tolerance?! (March 16, 7PM)
Flyer as PDF Facebook Event Page Tolerance?! Saturday, March 16th, 7PM(Doors open at 6:30PM)South Berkeley Senior Center2939 Ellis St, Berkeley What happens when Rosie the Riveter meets #MeToo? Tolerance?! is a one-woman show written and performed by Kathleen Denny. It is a true and funny account of her years as a machinist and mechanic in […]
U.S. Government – Hands Off Venezuela
With his typical arrogant attitude, Donald Trump announced his support for Venezuelan National Assembly President Juan Guaidó, a leader of the Venezuelan opposition who has declared himself the President of Venezuela against the recently elected government of Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela has been a thorn in the side of U.S. imperialism since 1998 when Hugo Chavez […]
Taking matters into our own hands!
This weekend was the three-month anniversary of the yellow jackets fight with Macron and his government. Once again, large demonstrations disproved all those in the government and the media who keep repeating that the movement is dying down. Well, it isn’t. The determination of the yellow jacket remains, so deep is the anger against the […]
Seattle General Strike, 1919 – When Workers Shut it Down
We, the working class, have a rich history of struggle, even if it’s not what they teach in school. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Seattle General Strike, a strike that showed the power of the working class when we act together. During World War I the Seattle docks were booming. Twenty-six […]
Black History Month—What Should We Celebrate?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Black unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent in November, tying a record low hit in May 2018. What do these numbers mean? First, there is unemployment because this society doesn’t provide enough jobs. Secondly, these statistics don’t count the millions of people who have given up […]
The great debate is a dead end: Strike, blockade, fighting is the way forward!
The yellow jackets have warmed up the general atmosphere. That’s why February 5th was such a success, organised by several union confederations, and which a large number of yellow jackets have joined. Many were on their first strike, employees of micro-sized companies, non-profit organisations, or domestic assistance. This successful action day is a first step […]