U.S. and Canada

Struggle over union at Bröd Kitchen

New York -- The owners of Bröd Kitchen on Manhattan’s trendy Upper East Side suddenly announced on Jan. 14 that they…

February 4, 2016

Iowa joins historic struggle for $15

Des Moines, Iowa -- Iowa joined the Fight for $15 when the first fast food strike in state history erupted on…

February 4, 2016

Flint water crisis grows: State, GM give no assistance

As its two-year anniversary approaches, the Flint Water Scandal keeps growing. In April 2014 Flint dropped the Detroit Water and…

February 3, 2016

CLAUDETTE COLVIN: Catalyst for 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott

Many people think of Rosa Parks when they celebrate the victory of the 1955-1956 Montgomery bus boycott that ended segregation…

February 3, 2016

GET THE LEAD OUT!

More horrors are being exposed daily by the corporate-owned news media regarding the criminal water poisoning of Flint, Mich., residents.…

February 2, 2016

Black History Month matters

February is designated as Black History Month. It is a reminder that Black lives do matter, have always mattered and…

February 2, 2016

Protesters demand answers in police shooting

By Erica Mines, Matty Starrdust and Rufus Farmer Chester, Pa. Five people were arrested on Jan. 29 after 25 protesters…

February 2, 2016

What’s driving shocks to the economy

Jan. 25 — The working class in the U.S. has suffered devastating blows since the 2007 capitalist economic crisis. Now…

January 29, 2016

Criticism grows of racism surrounding Oscar snubs

The shutout of Black and other actors of color from the Oscars nominations announced on Jan. 14 has intensified a…

January 29, 2016

Treat hep C in Philly jails!

Supporters of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal took their campaign demanding life-saving drugs for him and 10,000 other Pennsylvania prisoners suffering…

January 29, 2016