U.S. and Canada

Global march against Monsanto says ‘Label it or ban it!’

Hundreds of activists gathered in Philadelphia at Independence Mall next to the Liberty Bell as part of the second annual…

October 20, 2013

A brief history of ‘marriage,’ part 21

Marriage comes under control of the state The widespread employment of agricultural production in certain areas of the planet generated…

October 20, 2013

Vigil for Laporshia Massey – Victim of Philly Schools Budget cuts

In honor of Laporshia Massey, nearly 150 people gathered on Oct. 17 for a silent candlelight vigil hosted by school…

October 19, 2013

Activists demand: ‘Stop the banks’ looting of Detroit’

Oct. 18 — The ongoing struggle against the racist, undemocratic emergency manager regime in Detroit and its filing of Chapter…

October 19, 2013

Philadelphia education cutbacks claim first victim

For over two years, parents, students and school workers warned the Philadelphia School Reform Commission that draconian cuts in school…

October 18, 2013

Protesters say ‘No’ to genocidal rapist Christopher Columbus

Huntington, W.Va. — An anti-“Columbus Day” demonstration took place on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., on Oct. 14.…

October 17, 2013

FIST attends SDS national conference

Clarksville, Tenn. -- Students for a Democratic Society held their national convention in Clarksville, Tenn., over the weekend of Oct.11-13.…

October 17, 2013

New revelations challenge non-prosecution of cop who killed Alan Blueford

In a letter written to Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan on Oct. 3, 2012, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley…

October 17, 2013

The death of Gary King

Cathy King, Gary King’s mother, told Workers World that Gary was 20 years old when he was killed on Sept.…

October 17, 2013

Boston school bus drivers: ‘Enough is enough!’

Oct. 15 — Before the sun could rise over Boston on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the rank-and-file members of United Steelworkers…

October 16, 2013