George Zimmerman

Racism, PTSD and righteous rage

The following is based on a speech given at a disabled rights meeting in Boston on July 26. Imperato, a…

August 19, 2014

Abuse survivor still on Florida’s hit list

Marissa Alexander faces another trial People across the country are outraged by Florida State Attorney Angela Corey’s recent decision to…

March 13, 2014

Workers’ solidarity with immigrants

While many powerful economic and political issues are currently driving immigration policy in this country, an outstanding one is racism.…

August 21, 2013

To protest verdict: We shut down LA freeway

By Jefferson On July 14, the day after a Florida court exonerated George Zimmerman, killer of Trayvon Martin, the Los…

August 8, 2013

Black bikers roar for justice

The powerful roar of 800 motorcycle engines pierced the air as a rally of Atlanta’s Black biker clubs took over…

August 7, 2013

Ambiguity, inaccuracy and the ‘mentally ill’

Some people in the community of people with disabilities — including this reporter — who have an emotional, psychiatric or…

August 6, 2013

Zimmerman a hero? No way!

There’s a good chance you dismissed the ridiculous media reports of July 22 that Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman, “emerged…

August 4, 2013

Statement by Dream Defenders at Florida sit-in for Trayvon Law

Denied food for several hours by Capitol police Dream Defenders say ‘we’re here to stay’ The following statement was released…

July 27, 2013

Labor & Trayvon — An injury to all

Trayvon Martin didn’t live long enough to find a permanent job. He wasn’t a dues-paying union member. Why then is…

July 24, 2013

AFGE national vice-president, Augusta Thomas, on acquittal of George Zimmerman

Augusta Thomas, national vice president for women and fair practices for the American Federation of Government Employees based in Washington,…

July 22, 2013