Racism and Self-Determination

Racism, sexism, Islamophobia — and double standards for cuss words

Congressperson Rashida Tlaib made history Jan. 2 when she proudly took the oath of office with her hand on the…

January 9, 2019

On tenth anniversary of death, Oakland remembers Oscar Grant

Jan. 1 -- Over 200 people gathered at the Fruitvale BART Station in East Oakland to commemorate Oscar Grant and…

January 7, 2019

After more than 100 years, Congress passes an anti-lynching bill

There’s a saying, “Better late than never.”  In this case, “late” refers to the century-long attempt to pass anti-lynching legislation…

January 7, 2019

A painful reminder of cultural genocide

What was supposed to be just another amateur wrestling match held in southern New Jersey on Dec. 19 turned out…

January 5, 2019

Take Action for Mumia – Twitter Storm Jan 4, Protest Jan 5

Anyone with a twitter account, please click on these links on Friday, January 4th, and it will take you to your own…

January 4, 2019

WW commentary: LeBron James’ apology & the roots of anti-Semitism

A beloved athlete posts a brief song lyric on social media. Commentators denounce the lyric as offensive and him as…

December 29, 2018

Court ruling lets Mumia Abu-Jamal renew his appeals

A ruling issued Dec. 27 by Common Pleas Court Judge Leon Tucker has opened the door for political prisoner Mumia…

December 28, 2018

WW editorial: When a cop is ‘just doing his job’

Perhaps you saw the horrifying video last week of a cop brutally tearing a 1-year-old baby out of his mother’s…

December 20, 2018

Title IX regulations, Part 2: Narrow new rules and racial bias

Bulletin: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing to remove civil rights protections for students of color, reported EducationPost.org, Dec. 13.…

December 20, 2018

In New York City, a ‘Yellow Vest’ protest against transit fare hikes

Showing solidarity with and taking inspiration from the French uprising that defeated a fuel tax increase -- and then won…

December 19, 2018