U.S. and Canada

Attack on immigrants aimed at all workers

In its usual cruel fashion, the Trump administration made it obvious in the first week of November that it intends…

November 15, 2017

Labor support and a win for Durham freedom fighters

Breaking news from Durham: On Nov. 14, Durham District Attorney Roger Echols decided not to pursue any felony charges against…

November 14, 2017

Flood the phone lines! Nov. 13-14 ‘Call to Action’ for Durham freedom fighters

In one step toward victory in the fight against white supremacy in North Carolina, the Durham County district attorney has…

November 13, 2017

Get on the bus – for Nov. 23, National Day of Mourning

The 48th National Day of Mourning will take place on Thursday, Nov. 23, on the so-called “Thanksgiving” holiday, in Plymouth,…

November 12, 2017

Eyewitness Ames plant fire, Part 2: Corporate poison and politics

By Xzander Stephens Parkersburg, W. Va., area On Oct. 21, the Ames plant fire here lit up a week of…

November 10, 2017

Community leaders arrested in housing protest

New York City, Nov. 2 — “Kill the deal!’ shouted a hundred angry protesters, mostly people of color, in downtown…

November 10, 2017

Workers win fight for $15 in Maryland

Rockville, Md., Nov. 7 – Chants of “¡Sí, se puede!” and “Yes, we can!” rang out loudly here today in…

November 10, 2017

Left groups commemorate Bolshevik Revolution

About 250 people gathered in Manhattan on Nov. 7 to celebrate, commemorate and analyze the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik…

November 10, 2017

Stop racist Ryan’s tax plan: Workers to suffer while bosses benefit

"The only things one can be sure of regarding whatever it is that the Republican congressional majorities come up with…

November 7, 2017

Community outrage over San Francisco taser vote

By Jeremy Miller and Terri Kay The San Francisco Police Commission at a “public” hearing on Nov. 3 narrowly voted…

November 7, 2017