100 Years Ago: 1921 Tulsa Massacre – State-Sponsored Racist Terror
This brutal racist history cannot be forgotten. This capitalist system has proven over and over that it will never deliver justice, especially for Black people.
After the Cease-Fire, Palestinians are Still under Attack
After the cease-fire, Israel is still attacking Palestinians.
The 1937 Memorial Day Massacre
On Memorial Day weekend, we remember the 1937 massacre of Chicago steelworkers.
Wuhan Lab Leak? Misinformation With a Purpose
Why is the U.S. media pushing the idea that COVID-19 leaked from a lab in Wuhan?
One Year Ago, George Floyd’s Murder Set Off a Movement
Today, May 25, is the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. It’s a name we will never forget. His brutal murder by the police set off a mobilization bigger than any we have seen since the Civil Rights Movement. All over the world people were inspired by the wave of protest and anger that […]
A Stiff Drink: California’s Contaminated Water Systems
Many of California’s municipal water systems are in danger of failure, with some areas already having unsafe drinking water.
Who Runs the Country? The Rich Of Course!
With the release of many U.S. politicians’ tax returns, we find out that the country is run by the rich.
Elections in Chile: the Surprise of a Silent Protest
Recent elections in Chile resulted in a surprising defeat for the right wing.
Volvo Workers in Virginia Say NO to Bad Contract
The UAW shut down a Volvo workers’ strike in Dublin, Virginia.
Biden has the Blood of Palestinians on His Hands
While Israel was bombing Palestinians, Biden continued his support for Israel.
Biden’s Immigration Hypocrisy
The Biden administration continues to criminalize immigrants.
Pandemic Pantries in the Philippines: A Communist Plot?
After people in the Philippines set up their own community pantries, the government denounced them. What are the rulers afraid of?
Celebrate the Birthday of Malcolm X
On May 19, we celebrate the birthday of Malcolm X.
Income Taxes are Part of the Exploitation We Face
If we had a better system, we wouldn’t even need taxes.
Heart Attack Helps Man Realize There is More to Life Than Work
A man’s heart attack at work made him realize there is more to life than work.
Online Townhall (June 5th, 2021)
The Tokyo Summer Olympics: Capitalist Mega-Games in a Pandemic Jules Boykoff will situate the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics in the wider political and economic history of the Olympics in the 21st century, and outline the central critiques that have emerged against the Olympics as well as the anti-Games activism that have popped up around the […]
Palestine: Resistance to the Apartheid State of Israel and its Genocidal Occupation (Recorded May 3, 2021)
This presentation was recorded on May 23, 2021, following Israel’s massive bombing of Gaza. It doesn’t address the current situation, but it provides some useful history of Israel’s genocidal erasure of the Palestinian people.
We Are All Palestinians!
Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza has entered its second week, continuing a total bombardment of Palestinians. So far, Israel has killed nearly 200 Palestinians, including 58 children, and destroyed over 500 homes in Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians homeless, without access to clean clothes, water, and basic necessities. Thousands of Palestinians have been stopped at checkpoints […]
May 1968 – French Workers and Students Make History!
In 1968, students in France started a movement which became a general strike.
Prices Are Going Up, Why Not Our Pay?
Everything is increasing in price, but why not our pay?
Colonial Pipeline Ransom: Companies Pass Their Mistakes on to the Rest of Us
It was mainly ordinary people who paid for Colonial Pipeline’s mistake.
Israel-Palestine: Israeli Arabs enter the scene
Arabs in Israel are revolting against their status as second-class citizens.
Chad: French Africa Loses a Friend
Macron lamented the death of the President of Chad, Idriss Déby, France’s henchman in Africa.
Colombia: Repression is not Breaking the Social Uprising
Columbia is in the midst of protests against proposed tax reforms.
Unrest in Palestine – Resistance in the Face of Israeli Violence
The Palestinians deserve support in their struggle against Israeli violence.
How Kaiser Treats Its Heroes
Kaiser Permanente calls its workers heroes, but it just laid off 200 of them.
Book in Review: Mother by Maxim Gorky
A review of Mother by Maxim Gorky.
Patent Rights and COVID—Profits Versus People
Biden has agreed to a limited waiver of COVID vaccine patent rights, but still supports such rights for corporations in general.
Mexico City Rail Tragedy—It Didn’t Have to Happen
The collapse of the Mexico City metro line is yet another instance of capitalism neglecting infrastructure.
Priceless Words from a Union Chief
Union leaders often act in the interests of companies rather than workers, as illustrated by the words of the head of the Alabama AFL-CIO.
How Biden Fights Inequality: Tax the Rich…NOT
Biden claims to be going after the billionaires, but his planned tax increase doesn’t even undo Trump’s decrease.
One Degree Warmer is New Normal for U.S.
Reports released this week demonstrate the urgency of the climate crisis.
France: Friday, April 23 –All Out for Workers in Entertainment; Stand Up Against The Unemployment Insurance Reform, Layoffs, and Underemployment!
Entertainment industry workers in France are fighting against attacks on their living conditions.
Colombians Rise Up in Anti-Government Protests
Colombians have been protesting proposed tax reforms that would increase the tax rates of low-income people.
Argentina: Healthcare Workers Strike Spreads and Winning Ground
Healthcare workers in Argentina are striking against worsening standards of living.
US Recognizes The Armenian Genocide – The Pot Calls The Kettle Black
The United States recognized the Armenian genocide, which is a step forward. What about its own atrocities?
European Soccer “Super League” Defeated by Fan Protests
Recently the global soccer world was taken by storm. Twelve of the most powerful and famous professional soccer teams in the world (who are based in Europe) announced they would create a new “Super League.” The Super League would have ruined how professional soccer in Europe has traditionally been organized to benefit only this group […]
Pharma Executive Makes a Fortune off of Botched Vaccines
The CEO of Emergent Biosolutions sold $10 million worth of stock before it fell 50% due to reports of vaccine production problems.
Daunte Wright and the Democrats
In the aftermath of the police killing of Daunte Wright, the Democrats are promoting illusions in the fundamental role of the police.
We Can Fly a Helicopter on Mars, But Can’t Clean Up Our Earth!
If we can fly a helicopter on Mars, why can’t we clean up our own planet?
Vaccine Inequity heightens COVID crisis
A recent outbreak of COVID-19 in a nursing home shows the necessity of vaccinations for all people.
“Voter Suppression” is Racist; We Need to Fight Back
Racist attacks on voting rights need to be opposed.