The World’s Rogue Oligarchs against the People
Oligarchs have arranged the world to enrich themselves at the expense of the people. Lately they have been planning more ways to profit from the war in Ukraine.
Wicked Review: The Limitations of Reform and Individualism
The hit Broadway musical Wicked finally gets the Hollywood treatment, bringing its message about rejecting oppressive systems to a wider audience. The story tells of the magical land of Oz, a supposed paradise that is soon revealed to be filled with corruption and oppression. Green-skinned Elphaba, a social outcast with magical powers, finds she can […]
Take Action: Print, Share, and Protect with Red Cards
Everyone who lives in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, has rights and protections. Across the country – from schools to healthcare settings – people are sharing small, powerful tools known as “red cards” that serve to reinforce this fact. These wallet-sized cards act as concise, easy to understand guides to your rights when interacting […]
We Stand Against Attacks on Trans People!
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Healthcare workers around the country are expressing outrage over the Trump administration’s attacks on the health and safety of transgender people. In the last month, Trump signed an executive order barring institutions from receiving federal funding […]
CDC Webpages & Datasets Removed
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Some disturbing new data has been posted recently on the AHS homepage describing various webpages that have been removed from the CDC website. Between January 20 and January 31, 2025 (President Trump’s first 11 days in […]
Consumers and Producers
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now newsletter for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), a rapid transit rail system in the San Francisco Bay Area Many people are wondering what they can do to oppose what is going on in Washington, D.C. There are small actions across the country. People are demonstrating against […]
Oakland: 4 Mayors Within a Year, Who Will Pay the Price?
After the recall of mayor Sheng Thao, Oakland will have 4 mayors within a year. How did this happen?
Trump’s Presidency: An Open Attack on Working People
Trump’s strategy since taking office has been clear: to grab as much power for the presidency as possible, while he and Elon Musk — the wealthiest person in the world, who was unelected — systematically try to dismantle public services, while pushing through massive tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. This is what we’ve […]
The Telepathy Tapes: When Society Fails, Pseudoscience Thrives
In a society that treats people—such as those with autism—as worthless, some will turn to pseudoscience for hope, as demonstrated by the popularity of The Telepathy Tapes.
Argentina: Against Milei, One Million Proudly Angry
After Argentina’s President Milei gave a reactionary speech, a million demonstrators marched against him.
Layoffs: Let the Fear Switch Sides!
Mass layoffs are happening in both the U.S. and France. The ruling class is trying to threaten the working class; let us return the threat!
Black History Month 2025: The Struggle Must Be Renewed
During Black History Month, remember the struggles the Black people have fought and what they have won.
Shakira Dedica Su Último Grammy a los Inmigrantes: “Siempre Lucharé con Ustedes”
Shakira ganó el premio al Mejor Álbum Pop Latino en los GRAMMYs 2025. En su discurso de aceptación, dedicó el premio a los inmigrantes: “Quiero dedicar este premio a todos mis hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes en este país. Son amados, valen la pena, y siempre lucharé con ustedes”. Shakira alcanzó el éxito internacional al irrumpir […]
Shakira dedicates her latest Grammy to immigrants: “I will always fight with you”
Shakira won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2025 Grammys. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to immigrants: “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you”. Shakira became an international success […]
Workers and Unions Facing a Crisis, But We Can Change Direction!
The working class has the power to mount an effective opposition to Trump, in contrast to the feeble actions by bureaucratic union leaderships and the Democratic Party.
They Can’t Erase Reality
In a matter of weeks Trump, Musk and his DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) force, and the new heads of government agencies have been tearing things up in Washington. Who could believe that this band of billionaires is rooting out wasteful spending for our benefit? It’s clear that their goal is to enrich themselves from […]
Speak Out Now National Newsletter: February 17, 2025
Download .pdf leaflet Download .pdf leaflet (Baltimore) They Can’t Erase Reality In a matter of weeks Trump, Musk and his DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) force, and the new heads of government agencies have been tearing things up in Washington. Who could believe that this band of billionaires is rooting out wasteful spending for our […]
Baltimore County Students Fight Back Against ICE Oppression!
Baltimore County students erupted in protest last week in response to the racist and xenophobic tweets of one of their teachers threatening to turn students’ names over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. On Feb. 3, a day where some tried to organize “A Day Without Immigrants” protests, an Overlea High School teacher […]
Politics
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) – rapid transit rail system in the San Francisco Bay Area Politics The politics swirling around us can be overwhelming and a reason to duck and cover from it all. But, as the old saying goes, “If you don’t do politics, […]
February Is Black History Month
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) – rapid transit rail system in the San Francisco Bay Area February Is Black History Month In addition to all the changes the Trump administration is trying to impose, they are trying to rewrite history. No Black History Month. No Women’s […]
Attacks on the Horizon at Kaiser
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Once again an attack on Kaiser workers is on the horizon. At Kaiser Vacaville and Vallejo, as well as other facilities, Kaiser management is cutting security guards and other similar contractor positions, a total of 300 […]
We Want Cashiers, Not Kiosks!
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. AHS Food and Nutrition management is considering replacing cashiers in our cafeterias at Highland and other facilities with self-serve kiosks. This plan not only poses significant challenges—like the fact that many fresh prepared foods don’t scan […]
We Keep Our Patients Safe
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Within hours of Trump’s inauguration last month, he revoked a federal policy that had previously kept hospitals and other healthcare facilities safe from immigration agent raids. Healthcare workers across the country expressed outrage that their patients […]
Trump Has Ripped the Mask Off Their Brutal System
The Trump administration has continued its slew of executive orders and coordinated attacks on various sections of the population. This is a strategy of shock and awe, designed to overwhelm and disorient people, and to go after the most marginalized in order to shift attention and blame for society’s problems away from the wealthy. And […]
The Attack on Immigrant Workers is an Attack on Us All!
The second Trump administration has begun with aggressive targeting of immigrant communities. From San Jose to Chicago to Miami, close to one thousand people a day have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be deported. There are even now talks of daily quotas, 1,500 arrests nationwide, and 75 for each ICE field […]
Profits Over Lives at the New Orleans Super Bowl
In preparation for Super Bowl LIX, Louisiana state police and other law enforcement agencies evicted all residents of several of New Orleans’ largest homeless encampments with the threat of arrest. Unhoused people were forced to watch while police ripped apart tents with a front-end loader, and over 100 people were put on buses and sent […]
The Intentional Chaos and Real Dangers of Trump’s First Weeks
The chaos of Trump’s rapid-fire executive orders is part distraction, and part attacks on the working class.
France: To the “Bosses’ Disgruntlement,” Let’s Oppose Our United Anger!
February 3, 2025 editorial of the New Anticapitalist Party-Revolutionaries (NPA-R) in France, translated from French Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury group LVMH, the richest man in France and one of the richest on the planet, shamelessly put on a show of whining that, as a tax-crushed billionaire, he would have no choice but to relocate […]
Elon Musk: A Frankenstein’s Monster Produced by the System
A brief overview of Elon Musk’s life and activities.
Serbian Students and Workers Fight Back
Serbian students are leading a protest movement against the corruption of the government, which had led to people dying in a roof collapse.
Event Video: Immigrants Are Welcome Here! A Discussion with Aviva Chomsky (Feb. 2)
Trump has promised the mass deportation of 11 million people immediately upon taking office. We have to do everything we can to organize and stand against this assault on our families, friends, and neighbors. Join us for an online presentation and discussion with Aviva Chomsky, followed by an in-person discussion to share our perspectives on […]
Socialism 101: The Climate Crisis — A Crisis of Capitalism
Part three of a Socialism 101 series by Speak Out Socialists
Socialism 101: Socialism — The Solution to the Problems of Capitalism
Part two of a Socialism 101 series by Speak Out Socialists
Socialism 101: The Problem is Capitalism
Part one of a Socialism 101 series by Speak Out Socialists
(Resources) Stop Deportations — No Human is Illegal
This is a preliminary resource page that will be updated as more resources are collected. Poster Button Various Immigration Resources – California & National National National Immigration Law Center – https://www.nilc.org/ Know Your Rights Red Cards: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas We Have Rights: https://www.wehaverights.us Informational videos about some legal protections during encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
Stop Deportations — No Human is Illegal (Button)
Button sheet (8.5×11)
These Attacks are Meant to Stop Us. We Can’t Let Them!
Announcement after announcement about planned executive orders have been filling up our news feeds in the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. From education to healthcare to food access to queer, trans, and immigrant rights, Trump’s administration has asserted plans to cut federal support for programs that many of us rely on. […]
Speak Out Now National Newsletter: February 3, 2025
Download .pdf leaflet Download .pdf leaflet (Baltimore) These Attacks are Meant to Stop Us. We Can’t Let Them! Announcement after announcement about planned executive orders have been filling up our news feeds in the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. From education to healthcare to food access to queer, trans, and immigrant […]
But What Can I Do? (Poster)
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike Reaches 100 Days While Fires Blaze
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. This Tuesday, January 28th, marks the 100th day that Kaiser Southern California mental health workers have been on strike. Kaiser management and the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), the union representing striking mental health workers, […]