U.S. and Canada

How NBC lied to promote regime change

When artist Frederic Remington cabled back to his publisher from Cuba in 1897 that “There will be no war,” media…

April 22, 2015

‘Fight for $15’ tells bosses to raise wages

Low-wage workers in the tens of thousands, in 263 cities and towns, went on strike from coast to coast on…

April 22, 2015

Thousands protest police terror

Events were held around the country on April 14 to protest police terror  under the theme of “Shut it down.”…

April 21, 2015

Day of Solidarity with Venezuela blasts U.S. threats

New York -- Shouting, “Venezuela is not a threat! Repeal the decree now!” activists rallied in Times Square on April…

April 21, 2015

Racist court denies justice for Michigan Civil Rights leader

St. Joseph, Mich. -- Another postconviction motions hearing took place on April 14 in St. Joseph, Mich., involving the conviction…

April 21, 2015

Baltimore protests erupt over police killing of Freddie Grey

Baltimore -- Protests over the police killing of 25-year-old Freddie Carlos Grey erupted over the April 18-19 weekend after the…

April 21, 2015

Protesters demand videotapes of police killing

A large crowd gathered in Oakland, Calif., on April 12 at the site where ­Yuvette Henderson was killed. They were…

April 19, 2015

Lupe Ochoa, yet another police victim

A crowd of family, friends and supporters gathered at the corner of 98th and Bancroft streets in East Oakland, Calif.,…

April 19, 2015

Brooklyn tenants take to streets

Brooklyn tenants and homeowners rallied on April 9 across the street from a high-rise luxury apartment building owned by the…

April 19, 2015

Detroit lawsuit demands right to public protest

A lawsuit largely initiated by the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the Moratorium NOW! Coalition to Stop…

April 17, 2015