Appeals court denies bond to Rev. PinkneyAppeals court denies bond to Rev. Pinkney

Appeals court denies bond to Rev. Pinkney

August 13, 2015

On Aug. 4 the Michigan Court of Appeals denied bond to the Rev. Edward Pinkney, pending appeal. Two of the…

Dream Riders journey for justiceDream Riders journey for justice

Dream Riders journey for justice

August 13, 2015

A multinational group of young people, Dream Riders Across America, marched and rallied on Aug. 3 in Montgomery, Ala., as…

GOP debate: the squawking of vulturesGOP debate: the squawking of vultures

GOP debate: the squawking of vultures

August 13, 2015

Displaying an orgy of racism, anti-union, anti-lesbian-gay-bi-trans-queer and anti-women bigotry, Fox News presented the first Republican Party “debate” on Aug.…

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Trump and politics of resentmentMumia Abu-Jamal: Trump and politics of resentment

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Trump and politics of resentment

August 13, 2015

When New York billionaire and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump launched into his anti-immigrant tirade against Mexicans crossing the border,…

Equality Ohio marches in ClevelandEquality Ohio marches in Cleveland

Equality Ohio marches in Cleveland

August 13, 2015

“Equality Ohio,” organizers for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer rights, had a militant contingent in this year’s Cleveland Pride…

Class forces behind U.S. genocide in Hiroshima, NagasakiClass forces behind U.S. genocide in Hiroshima, Nagasaki

Class forces behind U.S. genocide in Hiroshima, Nagasaki

August 13, 2015

On the 70th anniversary of the mass murders of the civilian populations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, on Aug.…

Activists surround jail where Sandra Bland diedActivists surround jail where Sandra Bland died

Activists surround jail where Sandra Bland died

August 12, 2015

Waller County, Texas -- Activists came by the hundreds to Waller County, Texas, on Aug. 9, the one-year anniversary of…

Choctaw activist dies in police custodyChoctaw activist dies in police custody

Choctaw activist dies in police custody

August 12, 2015

Rexdale Henry, 53, a Choctaw activist, died on July 14 in unexplained and suspicious circumstances in the Neshoba County Jail…

50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion

50th anniversary of Watts Rebellion

August 12, 2015

Just five days after the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Watts Rebellion erupted. It lasted several…

SHUT IT DOWN for Brandon Tate-BrownSHUT IT DOWN for Brandon Tate-Brown

SHUT IT DOWN for Brandon Tate-Brown

August 12, 2015

Philadelphia -- A dozen determined demonstrators brought Center City morning rush-hour traffic to a halt on Aug. 10, when they…