Hurricanes, floods and capitalism

September 8, 2017

In “Capital,” Karl Marx described capitalism as a system that is designed entirely around the exploitation of labor — but…

Elections, capitalist economics and self-determination in Africa, Part 2

September 7, 2017

From an article originally published in the Aug. 12 Pan-African News Wire. Angolan president to step down amid oil glut…

Detroiters protest Taser killing of Black youth Damon Grimes

September 7, 2017

Damon Grimes, a 15-year-old African-American youth riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on Aug. 26 died of injuries from an accident…

Cuba leads world in managing disasters

September 7, 2017

Reprinted from the Jan. 20, 2005, issue of Workers World. This article was written after a tsunami wreaked havoc on…

Commemorating Black August in San Diego

September 7, 2017

Over 60 people filled the Malcolm X Library and Performing Arts Center for a successful event commemorating Black August in…

Black August: Providence, R.I., honors Black prisoner resistance

September 7, 2017

Providence, R.I. — Behind the Walls, a prisoner rights program of Direct Action for Rights and Equality, along with Workers…

Michigan activists fight home auctions

September 7, 2017

A demonstration at the Wayne County treasurer’s home on Aug. 31 and a subsequent action at the treasurer’s office on…

Support for Workers World Party: Anti-racist, anti-fascist statements of solidarity

September 7, 2017

After the recent anti-fascist and anti-racist acts of resistance in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12, and Durham, N.C., over the…

Eyewitness Harvey: Working-class rescue, gov’t neglect

September 6, 2017

Houston, Sept. 4 — The flood waters have not receded in parts of southwest Houston. Cities near the Louisiana border…

Leonard Peltier has triple-bypass surgery

September 6, 2017

The following edited email was sent by the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee on Sept. 2. Good morning friends and…