‘Monarchy is a survival of the tyranny’‘Monarchy is a survival of the tyranny’

‘Monarchy is a survival of the tyranny’

September 13, 2022

Irish Freedom Fighter, Marxist and labor leader James Connolly wrote these words in 1910. Connolly, who along with James Larkin,…

Global South countries strive for vaccine independenceGlobal South countries strive for vaccine independence

Global South countries strive for vaccine independence

September 12, 2022

A radical cooperative of 15 countries in the Global South is trying to create the next generation of messenger RNA…

Pakistan: Climate catastrophe caused by Global NorthPakistan: Climate catastrophe caused by Global North

Pakistan: Climate catastrophe caused by Global North

September 12, 2022

Following months of intense humidity and a catastrophic heat wave — temperatures reaching upwards of 124 F — Pakistan is…

Activists get reproductive justice, voter access on Michigan ballotActivists get reproductive justice, voter access on Michigan ballot

Activists get reproductive justice, voter access on Michigan ballot

September 12, 2022

Michigan’s progressive movement scored a victory, when the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Sept. 8 to allow two progressive initiatives to…

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,…