With a World in Dire Need of COVID Testing, Capitalists Destroy Rapid Tests
Abbott Laboratories destroyed millions of COVID tests because it was not profitable to sell them.
The U.S War on the People of Afghanistan
On August 15th, Taliban forces took power in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan and much of the city erupted in chaos. Tens of thousands of people tried to flee the country and thousands tried to get to the airport.
La Guerra Estadounidense Contra el Pueblo Afgano
El 15 de agosto, las fuerzas talibanes tomaron el poder en Kabul, la capital de Afganistán, y gran parte de la ciudad estalló en el caos. Decenas de miles de personas trataron de huir del país y miles intentaron llegar al aeropuerto. Los medios de comunicación occidentales transmitieron horribles escenas de personas cayendo desde el […]
California Recall: Voter Suppression in Disguise
The main organizers behind the effort to recall Governor Newsom in California want us to believe that this is a grassroots effort, motivated by the outrage of ordinary people at the Governor’s handling of the state and the pandemic. None of that is true. The recall effort — everything from filing the petition, gathering the […]
Shorter Showers Won’t Get Us Out of the California Drought
As of July, 50 out of California’s 58 counties were in a drought state of emergency.
Biden’s Immigration Policy: “The border is not really any different”
On the question of immigration, the first seven months of the Biden presidency show little change from the Trump years.
“You only can slap a person so many times.” – Voices From Essential Workers
Today we are sharing an episode of This American Life: “Essential” which shares a range of voices of workers who were deemed essential during the first wave of the pandemic.
How to Create New COVID Variants
The emergence of new COVID variants is due to the mishandling of the pandemic by capitalist governments around the world.
U.S.-Taliban deal: Against the Afghan People
With the fall of the U.S.-backed government of Afghanistan to the Taliban, who has lost what?
Freedom? Or the Need to Get Rid of Laws for Capitalist Profit?
After a fifth Saturday of street demonstrations, we enter the second week of the “health pass.” This time we were told there will be no tolerance for resistance!
Oakland: Joy and Terror on the First Day Back at School
The school I work at and love was experiencing hardship long before the pandemic. We almost never had soap or paper towels in classrooms or bathrooms. And now things are worse.
Nabisco Workers Draw The Line In The Sand
Workers at Nabisco, the company that makes snacks like Oreos, Fig Newtons and Wheat Thins, have been on strike since August 10th.
Afghanistan Protests Defy the Taliban
In the last few days, there have been protests involving hundreds of people, in at least four Afghan cities. Afghan people are not all quietly accepting this new imposition of Taliban rule.
Mechanics and Teachers are on the Streets
This is a guest post by Adam Shils, originally published at International Socialism Project on August 18, 2021. The general quiet of the current Chicago labor scene has been broken by two important events: the auto mechanics’ strike and the Naperville teachers’ contract battle. The purpose of this article is to look at these two […]
Republicans and Democrats Are Both Responsible for the Crisis in Afghanistan
For once both parties are right in their critiques of each other! Democrats and Republicans alike are both responsible for this unfolding disaster in Afghanistan!
Haiti: Natural Disasters Aren’t the Only Problem
While Haiti is a frequent victim of natural disasters, it’s worth remembering the larger reasons why Haiti is so poverty-stricken and vulnerable to natural disaster.
Workers More Productive, CEOs Reap Rewards
Although there have been similar findings in the past, a new study concluded that the average CEO income in the United States (including from stocks and other non-salary income) is 351 times more than that of the average worker!
Healthcare and Science for the Rich and Powerful – Neglect for the Rest
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has no qualms about receiving preferential treatment that uses the same science that he denies in his rhetoric.
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill: From Bad to Useless
Biden’s “bipartisan” infrastructure plan is useless when considering the climate crisis.
The Teacher-in-Chief, Taking Us for Dummies
Macron is attempting to scapegoat anti-vaxxers to deflect blame from his own government’s failures in handling the pandemic.
U.S. Healthcare System: Expensive and Ineffective
A study ranked the United States’ healthcare system poorly amongst those of 11 wealthy nations.
SF Bay Area Transit Workers Fight for Hazard Pay
Transit workers in the Bay Area are fighting for hazard pay for working during the pandemic.
U.S. Imperialism is Responsible for the Tragedy in Afghanistan
A Taliban victory will mean more misery for the Afghan people. But it was the long history of U.S. imperialism that set the stage for the formation of groups like the Taliban and this latest crisis.
Cuomo is Going, But He’s Just the Tip of the Iceberg
As the sexual harassment scandal surrounding New York Governor Andre Cuomo built towards his resignation, the revelations of his slimy behavior highlighted once again the complete and callous indifference of capitalist politicians – of both parties – to our needs.
New IPCC Report on Climate Change: Don’t Panic – Act!
Capitalism has caused this mess, and to save our planet and ourselves, we need to envision and create a new and more sustainable system for meeting human needs. But change will only come about if WE, regular working class people, fight for it.
Olympics Filled With Athletic Talent and Political Moments
While the Games were enjoyable to watch, they also featured political moments that should be highlighted in which athletes took a stand against various forms of oppression we face under capitalism.
Living with Climate Change in Farmworker Communities
Photoessay by David BaconOriginally published by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, August 3, 2021 Reprinted with permission from the author ***** According to Dr. Jessica Hernandez, a Zapotec scholar and board member of Sustainable Seattle, “indigenous peoples are the first impacted by climate change.” She points to the fate of the small municipality of San Pablo Tijaltepec, […]
Cuba: A New Scenario
An analysis of the situation in Cuba.
NYC and LA Remove People Who Lack Housing, Yet Offer No Solution
New York and Los Angeles are trying to deal with their homeless populations, sometimes by force. They are not addressing what makes people homeless in the first place.
As Delta Rages, Politicians Play Games With Our Lives
Throughout this pandemic, politicians at all levels, and in both parties, have exposed the priorities of the system they protect. They are not interested in protecting the health of the population. All they are concerned about is protecting this economy and their petty careers.
Wildfires Across the Globe – Nature’s Last Warning
As global heating continues, wildfires of unprecedented scope and devastation are blazing in many countries. In Greece, 140,000 acres have burned in the last ten days. In Turkey, at least eight people have died in the last week from fires that ravaged the southern coast. In Sicily and Sardinia, Italy, fires continue to rage, forcing […]
Our Right To Housing Depends On Us!
Just days after the federal moratorium on evictions expired, the Biden Administration extended the ban through October 3rd.
Billionaires in Space Won’t Save Our Planet
Billionaires like Bezos show us where their concern is – not on this planet with us.
Workplace Health & Safety: A Constant Struggle Under Capitalism
Online Townhall Sat. Aug. 21st As the economy and our society fully “reopens” with the removal of most health protections, questions are being raised about what this will mean for working people. Regardless of our workplace, the following year has shown us that we will need to take the initiative to demand a safe work […]