‘Hideous and revolting’: Frederick Douglass on U.S. slavery

July 2, 2013

The following excerpts are from the powerful speech entitled “What to the slave is 4th of July,” made by Frederick…

Voting rights set back: Only struggle can reverse racist ruling

July 2, 2013

Two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court the last week of June have provoked outrage among Civil Rights organizations and…

Historic same-sex victory: Joy, challenges

July 2, 2013

On Christopher Street in New York City, the Stonewall Inn opened early on the morning of June 26. At this…

Trans action demands social justice

July 2, 2013

The 9th Annual Trans Day of Action took place in New York City on June 28, called by TransJustice, a…

NYC Dominican community discusses capitalism’s end

July 2, 2013

Workers World contributing editor Fred Goldstein was the key speaker at an open discussion (“tertulia”) held on June 27 in…

Tiro al Blanco holds successful first ‘Tertulia’ in New York

July 2, 2013

From a news release by Tiro al Blanco translated by Workers World. New York — Despite forecasts of rain and…

Labor/community alliance in Oakland tells City Council: ‘We need jobs, not more cops’

July 2, 2013

A labor/community alliance is growing in Oakland, Calif., as city leaders pour more money into one of the most contentious…

Immigrants demand a fair Kansas policy

July 2, 2013

Kansas City, Kan. — More than 700 people and 36 organizations traveled from across the country to Kansas City on June…

Texas execution of Black woman brings legal lynchings to 500

July 2, 2013

Texas carried out its 500th execution on June 26 at the Walls Prison Unit in Huntsville as hundreds protested outside.…

Paula Deen: A Scarlett O’Hara, corporate-style

July 1, 2013

By now, millions of people have heard about the so-called “down-to-earth” white Southern chef, Paula Deen, who was cited in…