Capitalism’s Heat Wave Cooks The World
Much of the world has been facing an extreme heat wave. In the United States, over 100 million people were hit with extreme temperatures. Cities such as Las Vegas and Phoenix saw temperatures of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore reached the high 90s. Workers in industries such as construction, logistics, […]
From Newark to Palestine: Lessons from the Rutgers-Newark Solidarity Encampment
Since October 7, by even the most conservative estimates, the Israeli state has killed over 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza. The United States funds this genocide, sending billions of dollars annually to Israel in money and weapons. When students at Columbia University demonstrated their opposition to the genocide by forming an encampment, they were met with […]
No Vent and Burn was Necessary in East Palestine, OH
On June 25, the National Transportation Safety Board released their latest report on the East Palestine, OH Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in February 2023. In their report and board meeting, they exposed that the venting and burning of five carloads full of toxic chemicals – namely vinyl chloride – was not actually needed. Norfolk Southern officials and […]
Kindred by Octavia Butler
“I never realized how easily people could be trained to accept slavery…” Kindred is a 1979 novel by Octavia Butler (1947-2006), an African American science fiction author. The story focuses on Dana, the main character, who is forced to travel through time between her home in the 1970s in Southern California and the early 1800s […]
Wes Moore’s Pardons Are Not Enough
On Monday, June 17th, Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order, issuing pardons in 175,000 cannabis-related convictions. This action specifically impacts people who were found guilty of possessing small amounts of cannabis before it became legal in the state in 2023. The media has been praising this order. It is one of the most […]