It’s Official: 36 People Murdered by Police in Maryland
It took the high profile of the George Floyd case to get Maryland officials to finally listen to the families of 36 people whose deaths in police custody should have been declared homicides, according to a new audit. Even worse, the study found that if the victim was Black, the medical examiner was less likely to […]
We Need Action, Not Wellness Tips
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. Every time you open your hospital’s employee web portal, you can guarantee you’ll be met with more “wellness tips” from your employer. Prevent burnout by drinking herbal tea! Try yoga for your back pain! Make sure […]
Victory for Mental Health Workers in Southern California
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. After months of striking, mental health workers in Kaiser Southern California ended their fight with some positive news. Their efforts, which lasted 196 days, survived through the cold of winter and terrible LA fires, and led […]
Event Video: The Crisis of Capitalism Today with Dr. Richard Wolff (June 1, 2025)
Presentation Q&A Portion Speak Out Now organizes regular public townhalls as a means to present our ideas and activities. We frequently invite speakers who have an expertise in their field, which we do not have, or activists who have participated in social struggles where we were not present. We have had speakers both from the […]
Highland Management is Out Of Touch
This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA. The Highland cafeteria self checkout is now up and running, but it doesn’t seem to be making the cafeteria run any more efficiently. There’s still a cashier on staff – which is helpful for those paying […]