April 15 protests: Turning point for low-wage workersApril 15 protests: Turning point for low-wage workers

April 15 protests: Turning point for low-wage workers

April 9, 2015

Analysis This April 15 could be the largest united protest of fast food workers ever. Fast food workers, who have…

Baltimore activists fight back – Water is a human right!Baltimore activists fight back – Water is a human right!

Baltimore activists fight back – Water is a human right!

April 9, 2015

At the end of March, Baltimore city officials announced that they would be turning off the water supply to a…

Boston bus drivers stand ground against VeoliaBoston bus drivers stand ground against Veolia

Boston bus drivers stand ground against Veolia

April 9, 2015

The unique approach of Boston School Bus Drivers, Steelworkers Local 8751, to unionism and solidarity with the oppressed offers a…

150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues

150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues

April 9, 2015

Confederate Army forces retreated from Richmond, Va., in early April 1865 in the face of advancing Union troops, many of…

At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’

At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’

April 8, 2015

The “VII Summit of the Americas,” to be held April 10-11 in Panama City, Panama, is of particular interest since…

Cuba shows Black Lives MatterCuba shows Black Lives Matter

Cuba shows Black Lives Matter

April 8, 2015

On March 31 in Washington, D.C., the U.S. and Cuba held the first meeting on the topic of human rights.…

Washington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on termsWashington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on terms

Washington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on terms

April 7, 2015

April 6 — The agreed nuclear framework negotiated between the Iranian government and an unholy alliance of imperialist bandits, in…

People’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launchedPeople’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launched

People’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launched

April 7, 2015

Harlem, N.Y. — On April 2, community members, activists and organizational leaders packed the historic National Black Theatre in Harlem,…

Young autoworker dies at hands of Detroit policeYoung autoworker dies at hands of Detroit police

Young autoworker dies at hands of Detroit police

April 7, 2015

On March 30, 24-year-old Anthony Clark Reed died at the hands of Detroit police. The young African-American nursing student, also…

Who’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. poutsWho’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. pouts

Who’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. pouts

April 7, 2015

U.S. activists were thrilled when an invitation to observe a meeting at the United Nations allowed them to witness a…