U.S. and Canada

A violent history: New report reveals extent of racist lynchings

The Equal Justice Initiative published a report entitled “Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror” on Feb. 10.…

February 20, 2015

Black History Month forum on racism & low wages

By J. White and R. White Chicago A Workers World forum celebrating Black History Month was held at Malcolm X…

February 20, 2015

Indiana woman criminalized after miscarriage

An outrageous miscarriage of justice occurred Feb. 3 in Indiana based on a real miscarriage. Purvi Patel, a 33-year-old, unmarried…

February 19, 2015

Protesters tell Detroit mayor: End shutoffs, foreclosures

The first major protest against Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan took place outside the Redford Theater the evening of Feb. 10…

February 19, 2015

On the picket line

Record snowfall burdens low-wage workers As many feet of snow continue to bury the Northeast, hourly workers are among those…

February 19, 2015

Protest to fight austerity from Detroit to Greece

Activists here with the Moratorium NOW! Coalition to Stop Foreclosures, Evictions & Utility Shutoffs have announced a demonstration for Feb.…

February 19, 2015

Wisconsin students, workers resist Gov. Walker’s austerity axe

Resistance to Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-17 budget proposal — Senate Bill 21, released in early February — is ongoing across…

February 19, 2015

‘The Book of Negroes’: TV miniseries tackles historical myths

“The Book of Negroes” miniseries by Lawrence Hill, director Clement Virgo and executive producer Damon D’Oliveira. The cast includes Aunjanue…

February 18, 2015

Muslim Lives Matter

The heinous, senseless murders of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, of Syrian descent; his spouse, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21; and her…

February 17, 2015

Striking oil workers win support in Texas

As you enter the United Steelworkers Local 13-227 union hall in Pasadena, Texas, just outside Houston, the signs and notices…

February 17, 2015