Algerian independence leader diesAlgerian independence leader dies

Algerian independence leader dies

January 10, 2016

A co-founder of the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) in 1954 has died in exile in Switzerland. Thousands attended the…

Arctic climate change threatens turmoilArctic climate change threatens turmoil

Arctic climate change threatens turmoil

January 10, 2016

The Arctic has been warming more rapidly than any other area on Earth. Since it is sparsely populated, with not…

New York law targets BDS activistsNew York law targets BDS activists

New York law targets BDS activists

January 8, 2016

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel’s apartheid policies won big victories in 2015, 10 years after BDS was…

Rev. Pinkney charged for having a BibleRev. Pinkney charged for having a Bible

Rev. Pinkney charged for having a Bible

January 7, 2016

Supporters of a Michigan political prisoner, the Rev. Edward Pinkney, continued their efforts unabated through the holiday season. Behind the…

On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

January 7, 2016

Labor against racist police in San Francisco The San Francisco Labor Council, a coalition of 150 unions representing over 100,000 workers…

Changing the environment: From Kyoto to Storm FrankChanging the environment: From Kyoto to Storm Frank

Changing the environment: From Kyoto to Storm Frank

January 6, 2016

Jan. 4 — The spread of human beings to every continent on our planet has been accompanied by great challenges…

Minneapolis protests shut down mall and airportMinneapolis protests shut down mall and airport

Minneapolis protests shut down mall and airport

January 6, 2016

Bloomington, Minn. The following article is reprinted from Fightback!News. See fightbacknews.org, Dec. 24. Just two days before Christmas, Dec. 23,…

Muslim meatcutters in Colorado battle Cargill for right to prayMuslim meatcutters in Colorado battle Cargill for right to pray

Muslim meatcutters in Colorado battle Cargill for right to pray

January 5, 2016

Cargill, an international conglomerate with 155,000 employees in 68 countries, claims that “we help people thrive.” The 190 workers the…

Racist police violence & the need for socialist revolutionRacist police violence & the need for socialist revolution

Racist police violence & the need for socialist revolution

January 5, 2016

“According to [Karl] Marx, the state [comprised of armed bodies of men and women such as police; prisons; courts, etc.]…

Racism a major factor in denying pay to student athletesRacism a major factor in denying pay to student athletes

Racism a major factor in denying pay to student athletes

January 5, 2016

College sports are big business. In 2013, football revenues topped $3.4 billion, doubling over the last 10 years. (businessinsider.com, Dec.…