Brazil: Demonstrators Cry, “Bolsonaro Out!”
Brazilians are protesting against Bolsonaro’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
100 Years Ago: 1921 Tulsa Massacre – State-Sponsored Racist Terror
This brutal racist history cannot be forgotten. This capitalist system has proven over and over that it will never deliver justice, especially for Black people.
After the Cease-Fire, Palestinians are Still under Attack
After the cease-fire, Israel is still attacking Palestinians.
The 1937 Memorial Day Massacre
On Memorial Day weekend, we remember the 1937 massacre of Chicago steelworkers.
Wuhan Lab Leak? Misinformation With a Purpose
Why is the U.S. media pushing the idea that COVID-19 leaked from a lab in Wuhan?
One Year Ago, George Floyd’s Murder Set Off a Movement
Today, May 25, is the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. It’s a name we will never forget. His brutal murder by the police set off a mobilization bigger than any we have seen since the Civil Rights Movement. All over the world people were inspired by the wave of protest and anger that […]
A Stiff Drink: California’s Contaminated Water Systems
Many of California’s municipal water systems are in danger of failure, with some areas already having unsafe drinking water.
Who Runs the Country? The Rich Of Course!
With the release of many U.S. politicians’ tax returns, we find out that the country is run by the rich.
Elections in Chile: the Surprise of a Silent Protest
Recent elections in Chile resulted in a surprising defeat for the right wing.
Volvo Workers in Virginia Say NO to Bad Contract
The UAW shut down a Volvo workers’ strike in Dublin, Virginia.
Biden has the Blood of Palestinians on His Hands
While Israel was bombing Palestinians, Biden continued his support for Israel.
Biden’s Immigration Hypocrisy
The Biden administration continues to criminalize immigrants.
Pandemic Pantries in the Philippines: A Communist Plot?
After people in the Philippines set up their own community pantries, the government denounced them. What are the rulers afraid of?
Celebrate the Birthday of Malcolm X
On May 19, we celebrate the birthday of Malcolm X.
Income Taxes are Part of the Exploitation We Face
If we had a better system, we wouldn’t even need taxes.
Heart Attack Helps Man Realize There is More to Life Than Work
A man’s heart attack at work made him realize there is more to life than work.
May 1968 – French Workers and Students Make History!
In 1968, students in France started a movement which became a general strike.
Prices Are Going Up, Why Not Our Pay?
Everything is increasing in price, but why not our pay?
Colonial Pipeline Ransom: Companies Pass Their Mistakes on to the Rest of Us
It was mainly ordinary people who paid for Colonial Pipeline’s mistake.
Israel-Palestine: Israeli Arabs enter the scene
Arabs in Israel are revolting against their status as second-class citizens.
Chad: French Africa Loses a Friend
Macron lamented the death of the President of Chad, Idriss Déby, France’s henchman in Africa.
Colombia: Repression is not Breaking the Social Uprising
Columbia is in the midst of protests against proposed tax reforms.
Unrest in Palestine – Resistance in the Face of Israeli Violence
The Palestinians deserve support in their struggle against Israeli violence.
How Kaiser Treats Its Heroes
Kaiser Permanente calls its workers heroes, but it just laid off 200 of them.
Book in Review: Mother by Maxim Gorky
A review of Mother by Maxim Gorky.
Patent Rights and COVID—Profits Versus People
Biden has agreed to a limited waiver of COVID vaccine patent rights, but still supports such rights for corporations in general.
Mexico City Rail Tragedy—It Didn’t Have to Happen
The collapse of the Mexico City metro line is yet another instance of capitalism neglecting infrastructure.
Priceless Words from a Union Chief
Union leaders often act in the interests of companies rather than workers, as illustrated by the words of the head of the Alabama AFL-CIO.
How Biden Fights Inequality: Tax the Rich…NOT
Biden claims to be going after the billionaires, but his planned tax increase doesn’t even undo Trump’s decrease.
One Degree Warmer is New Normal for U.S.
Reports released this week demonstrate the urgency of the climate crisis.
France: Friday, April 23 –All Out for Workers in Entertainment; Stand Up Against The Unemployment Insurance Reform, Layoffs, and Underemployment!
Entertainment industry workers in France are fighting against attacks on their living conditions.
Colombians Rise Up in Anti-Government Protests
Colombians have been protesting proposed tax reforms that would increase the tax rates of low-income people.
Argentina: Healthcare Workers Strike Spreads and Winning Ground
Healthcare workers in Argentina are striking against worsening standards of living.
US Recognizes The Armenian Genocide – The Pot Calls The Kettle Black
The United States recognized the Armenian genocide, which is a step forward. What about its own atrocities?
European Soccer “Super League” Defeated by Fan Protests
Recently the global soccer world was taken by storm. Twelve of the most powerful and famous professional soccer teams in the world (who are based in Europe) announced they would create a new “Super League.” The Super League would have ruined how professional soccer in Europe has traditionally been organized to benefit only this group […]
Pharma Executive Makes a Fortune off of Botched Vaccines
The CEO of Emergent Biosolutions sold $10 million worth of stock before it fell 50% due to reports of vaccine production problems.
Daunte Wright and the Democrats
In the aftermath of the police killing of Daunte Wright, the Democrats are promoting illusions in the fundamental role of the police.
We Can Fly a Helicopter on Mars, But Can’t Clean Up Our Earth!
If we can fly a helicopter on Mars, why can’t we clean up our own planet?
Vaccine Inequity heightens COVID crisis
A recent outbreak of COVID-19 in a nursing home shows the necessity of vaccinations for all people.
“Voter Suppression” is Racist; We Need to Fight Back
Racist attacks on voting rights need to be opposed.
India’s Covid Hell and Biden’s Eyedropper
India is facing horrific numbers of COVID-19 infections with no signs of slowing.
Anti-Trans Laws
Many state legislatures have been passing laws targeting LGBTQ people, especially transgender people.
Mario Gonzalez: The Police Murders Continue
The day before George Floyd’s murderer was convicted, the police murdered Mario Gonzalez.
Alameda County Indicted: Mental Health Patients’ Rights Stepped On
Alameda County has been indicted for violating the rights of mental health patients.
NBA Players Exhausted as Owners Cram More Games into a Shorter Season
The NBA is scheduling more games in fewer days, leading to players not having enough rest between games and increasing injury rates.
Drought in Taiwan – Part of the Global Catastrophe
As Taiwan experiences a severe drought, its government is rationing water for residents and farmers, but its large semiconductor manufacturing company is relatively unaffected.
Super Rich Take Trees
The extremely rich are using their wealth to move trees to their homes.
Celebrate Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Birthday—Demand His Freedom Today!
Demonstrations in Oakland Today! Mumia Abu-Jamal is a political prisoner in the United States. In 1981, Philadelphia police framed him for the murder of a cop. Why? He was an active organizer for the Black Panther Party and a journalist who challenged the racist system we live under. He has been in prison since then, […]
Ma’Khia Bryant: Her Life Matters!
Debate about whether police were justified in killing Ma’Khia Bryant doesn’t address the question of the role of police and the purpose of their violence.
COVID in India: The System “Has Reached its Limits”
India is being overwhelmed by COVID-19, its capitalist system being unable to handle such an event.