Candle Factory and Amazon: Guilty of Murder
The bosses hunger for profits was greater than their concern for the well-being of their workers, leaving 14 people dead in recent tornadoes.
Chile: Extreme-Right Defeated, But the Fight Must Continue
In the recent election in Chile, Gabriel Boric has defeated the right-wing candidate, but does not represent the working class.
Victor Serge: Revolutionary and Chronicler of Revolution
On his birthday, December 30, let’s remember Victor Serge, a lifelong revolutionary. His life and struggles can serve as a model and an inspiration for those of us who aspire to change the world.
Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Political Prisoner for 40 years
In December 1981, Mumia Abu-Jamal was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with the murder of a police officer. After a farce of a trial, Mumia was sentenced to death.
The Fight Continues for Kellogg‘s Workers
After rejecting a tentative agreement with a two tier wage structure, Kellogg’s has recently responded by trying to hire permanent replacement scabs.
Big Pharma Gets Richer by Not Sharing Patents During Pandemic
The heads of the pharmaceutical industry are more interested in making as much profits as possible by primarily selling their vaccines to the wealthiest nations rather than to distribute them equitably around the world to wipe out COVID.
How Dare the Government Charge a Teenager with Terrorism?
What right does the US government, which has carried out acts of terror domestically and abroad, have to decry “terrorism”?
Johns Hopkins Healthcare Drops Medicare Coverage for Nearly 6,000 Seniors
On January 1st, nearly 6,000 seniors in Maryland are expected to lose coverage for having the wrong medicare insurance plan.
Hustlers’ Christmas Lies
December 6, 2021, Editorial of the Workplace Newsletters of the Etincelle fraction of the NPA, Translated from French Christmas is approaching, but our politicians are preparing some rather unconventional gifts for us. It’s time for their big family reunion: they argue a bit, but in the end, they get along just fine. The great feast of predators Now, […]
Oil and Gas Profits Soar While we are Gouged!
Gas prices have risen while oil and gas companies have profited immensely.
Another Deadly Record Broken – The Number of Overdose Deaths at the Highest Ever
Overdose deaths in the United States have reached a record high, as pharmaceutical companies continue to profit.
Guadeloupe-Martinique: if there is any violence, it is against the colonial establishment and inhumane poverty
People in Guadeloupe and Martinique have been protesting against the social problems caused by French control.
The U.S. and Russia Escalate Tension Over Ukraine
The struggle between Russia and the U.S. to dominate this region of the world puts the whole world at risk. This reckless conflict is just another example of the complete bankruptcy of the global capitalist system, where major powers will risk all-out war and countless lives to enhance their economic dominance.
West Indies: A Revolt Against Exploitation and Abuse!
In the French West Indies, Guadeloupe and Martinique, an explosive social movement has been underway for weeks against the imposition of mandatory vaccination in workplaces and the institution of a health pass.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Power of Organization and Solidarity
While the act of Rosa Parks sparked mass action, the collective decision of thousands first to participate in and then to continue the boycott led to victory.
Borders Don’t Stop a Global Disease!
Shutting down travel to supposedly fight the spread of the virus is nothing but political theater and feeds into racism.
The Supreme Court Has No Right to Decide on Abortion for Anyone!
Why do members of the Supreme Court have the right to make such important and intimate decisions for us.
Free Daniel Ruiz and Cesar Arakaki!
On Monday, November 8, the Argentine judiciary sentenced the activists Daniel Ruiz and Cesar Arakaki to three years, and three years and four months in prison respectively, for their participation in the demonstrations of December 14 and 18, 2017 against the pension reform of then President Mauricio Macri. Back in 2017, on December 18, despite […]
The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
A majority white jury in Georgia found three white men guilty of the February 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man.
The Omicron Variant: Their System is Killing Us
The longer countries like the U.S. protect the profits of the drug companies and delay vaccinating the rest of the world, the more time the coronavirus has to mutate and cause another surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Once again, this pandemic continues to remind us that their system cannot keep us safe.
Indigenous Peoples on the Front Lines of Climate Disaster
Indigenous peoples are not responsible for climate change, but they are being forced to relocate due to its effects.
UC Berkeley Lecturers Win Contract
Lecturers across the University of California system are going on strike for better working conditions.
The Rittenhouse Acquittal: Which Side Are You On?
The trial and acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse has once again shown how deeply racism is imbued in the so-called “justice system” of the United States.
The Inflation Crisis: a Tool of the Capitalists
American workers face the highest rate of inflation in over 30 years and is squeezing us for all that we have!
Diary Of A Revolutionary Campaign
The following is a diary the last days of the campaign of Argentinian revolutionary socialist group, Partido Obrero (Workers Party).
John Deere Workers Stand Up to the Company
On November 17th, after being on strike for 35 days across 14 facilities in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Georgia and Colorado, 61% of the over 10,000 John Deere workers have voted to approve the third contract proposal.
Victory for Indian Farmers Show Organization and Solidarity Can Win!
After defeating the laws that would have eliminated vital protections for Indian farmers, one of the protesters said the victory felt “like you’ve conquered Mount Everest.”
Gerrymandering: An Indispensable Tool of American “Democracy”
Gerrymandering has drawn the attention of the mainstream media, as dozens of counties and states – many (but not all) currently led by Republican legislatures and officials – work to redraw election maps to the benefit of their party.
The U.S. Military Murdered Innocent Civilians in Syria and Covered It Up
A recently published a report that shows the U.S. military covered up war crimes in Syria in 2019 when it dropped bombs on a crowd of civilians, killing about 80 people.
Legislative Elections in Argentina: Defeat of Peronism and Breakthrough of Far-Left
Argentina’s recent legislative elections were marked by the defeat of the coalition in power, and popular anger that was partly expressed through the candidates of the Trotskyist far-left.
Oklahoma Court Gives Largest Opioid Dealer a Pass
On Tuesday, November 9, Oklahoma’s Supreme Court overturned its 2019 ruling that Johnson and Johnson was financially liable for its role in the opioid epidemic.
Shameful Barbed Wire and Walls Made of Money
The private sector profits from the oppression of migrants at the Belarus border.
Oakland: Report from the Classroom
My students who were sick were never tested for coronavirus, they eventually returned to school after 10 days, and our classroom was no longer deemed an outbreak. Students deserve safe schools now.
Facebook Files: Corporate Wealth at the Expense of Mental Health
According to Facebook’s own leaked internal documents, Instagram is linked to anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and body image issues, especially among young girls.
Johns Hopkins Students Fight Sexual Assault
Approximately 150 students took part in a protest at Johns Hopkins University in response to the University’s failure to properly prevent and respond to sexual assaults on campus.
The Human Cost of Electric Car Batteries
As the world slowly moves toward the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to belatedly address the climate crises, the mine workers of the Democratic Republic of Congo are feeling the pressure.
Alabama Miners Continue Their Struggle
1,100 miners for Warrior Met Coal in Alabama have been on strike since April 1st. They have been fighting for a living wage, more humane scheduling of hours and more time off.
COP26: We Must Rely on Ourselves, Not the Governments of the World!
The climate crisis is GLOBAL. And we see people from every corner of the world standing up to say we must put an end to it.
The Racist Police System Routinely Murders People at Traffic Stops
The system creates the conditions that allow violent racist police to kill people at traffic stops.
Veterans Day: Let’s Remember How the U.S. Government Uses Enlisted Personnel
Veterans Day doesn’t do much for those it is supposed to honor. It is about the patriotic myths about American wars.
Healthcare Workers at Kaiser Say Enough is Enough
30,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in Southern California and Oregon have voted to strike.
John Deere Workers Continue the Fight
On Tuesday, November 2nd, 10,000 John Deere workers in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union rejected a second tentative agreement to continue their strike which started on October 14.
The 1968 San Francisco Student Strike
On November 6, 1968, the students of San Francisco State College (now San Francisco State University) began a strike against racism on their campus. Just over four our months later it ended in educational reforms across that began to be mirrored around the country.
Sudan: No military general will rule this country again!
Like the mass demonstrations that ousted Sudan’s dictator two years ago, the people are refusing the military’s recent effort to determine their future.
Young Protestors Reject COP26 – No More (Coal) Smoke and Mirrors
These activists recognize that we must rely on ourselves if we are going to see any impactful changes, and they are standing up for the future of the whole world.
Supreme Court: An Impartial Interpreter of the Law?
How it is that the Supreme Court has such an important role in American life, and what effects it actually has?
The Trap of Nationalism – US and China Escalate Threats of War
The threat of a military conflict between the United States and China could escalate beyond the show of force each has been displaying in the Strait of Taiwan.
The Algerian Revolution of 1954-1962
The Algerian Revolution began on November 1, 1954, against French colonialism.
Anniversary of the 1929 Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashed on October 29, 1929, starting the Great Depression. The instability of the period led to the organization of the working class.
The COP26 Climate Conference Kicks Off with Sound and Fury, Signifying Little
The COP26 climate conference has started. We cannot depend on the politicians to prevent disaster.