A turning point in American correctionsA turning point in American corrections

A turning point in American corrections

September 12, 2022

first posted September 9, 2021 The following lightly edited commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal aired as part of the “50 Years…

Mr. Blinken’s blindersMr. Blinken’s blinders

Mr. Blinken’s blinders

September 9, 2022

Last month, another chapter of U.S. domination in Africa was written, a chapter of such hubris and arrogance toward independent…

Housing is health careHousing is health care

Housing is health care

September 9, 2022

Over 100 health care workers from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) — including nurses, social workers and…

Lack of affordable housing makes HUD vouchers uselessLack of affordable housing makes HUD vouchers useless

Lack of affordable housing makes HUD vouchers useless

September 9, 2022

On Sept. 1 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its annual Fair Market Rents (FMR) report…

My 70 years and the departed GDRMy 70 years and the departed GDR

My 70 years and the departed GDR

September 9, 2022

Karl-Marx-Allee, Berlin August 2022 — It’s a momentous day! Not for the world — for which it’s nothing special. But…

Housing activists crash  developers’ partyHousing activists crash  developers’ party

Housing activists crash developers’ party

September 9, 2022

Philadelphia Residents of the University City Townhomes and their supporters, determined to save their homes from destruction by property developers,…

An indictment of modern capitalism – a WW editorialAn indictment of modern capitalism – a WW editorial

An indictment of modern capitalism – a WW editorial

September 8, 2022

Just imagine if the Joe Biden administration and Congress had agreed to spend $54 billion to advance health care in…

No justice in this system – a WW commentaryNo justice in this system – a WW commentary

No justice in this system – a WW commentary

September 8, 2022

The criminal justice system? NO! Never say this phrase again because there is no justice in this system! We must…

On the Picket LineOn the Picket Line

On the Picket Line

September 8, 2022

Railroad Workers United rejects tentative agreement   The Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) released recommendations Aug. 16 on contract negotiations between…

PDF of September 8 issuePDF of September 8 issue

PDF of September 8 issue

September 8, 2022

Download the PDF. Protest of ‘Penntrification’ shuts down UPenn convocation Mississippi water crisis Housing = health care Millions more face…