Labor Peace or Class War?

Labor Peace or Class War?

(reprinted from the BART newsletter) Earlier this year during the negotiations with the Big 3 auto companies, UAW president, Shawn Fain said the working class in this country is facing a war – “a class war”. That is unusual coming from a president of a union in this...
An Unbelievable Debate and a Crisis for the Democratic Party

An Unbelievable Debate and a Crisis for the Democratic Party

On June 27, the world watched as the two candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties held their first debate of this election cycle. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, faced off against Joe Biden for the Democrats. The debate itself was already abnormal,...
Julian Assange is Finally Free After 14 Years

Julian Assange is Finally Free After 14 Years

Julian Assange was freed on June 26 under a plea deal with the U.S. government where he pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the U.S. Espionage Act and was sentenced to time served while in the British jail. Assange is the founder of WikiLeaks, an internet site...
Beyond Rainbows: Pride’s Radical Roots

Beyond Rainbows: Pride’s Radical Roots

The history of LGBTQ+ rights is as diverse as the community itself. Like other marginalized groups, the LGBTQ+ community’s journey towards liberation has been marked by struggle. With the rise in anti-trans and homophobic laws, opposition groups, and increased...