Betsey Piette

Betsey Piette

Porches for PalestinePorches for Palestine

Porches for Palestine

Philadelphia Starting nine years ago, West Philadelphia’s “Porchfest” has become an annual event that draws people from around the city…

June 5, 2025
Impact of a $36 trillion U.S. government debtImpact of a $36 trillion U.S. government debt

Impact of a $36 trillion U.S. government debt

Between Trump’s “big, beautiful tax bill” that would give trillions of dollars to the wealthiest at the expense of the…

June 4, 2025
Socialist China’s role in combating imperialist dominationSocialist China’s role in combating imperialist domination

Socialist China’s role in combating imperialist domination

Despite decades of wars and occupations of countries abroad, the U.S. faces a global challenge it is unable to contain.…

May 31, 2025
Nakba Day honors 77 years of Palestine’s resistanceNakba Day honors 77 years of Palestine’s resistance

Nakba Day honors 77 years of Palestine’s resistance

On May 15, 1948, British imperialists withdrew from Palestine. They had assumed a mandate over the territories after defeating the…

May 21, 2025
Marking 40 years since city officials dropped a bomb on MOVEMarking 40 years since city officials dropped a bomb on MOVE

Marking 40 years since city officials dropped a bomb on MOVE

Philadelphia Honoring the 11 people murdered by the state when they dropped a bomb on the MOVE organization’s house in…

May 16, 2025
Temple president falsely targets students for PalestineTemple president falsely targets students for Palestine

Temple president falsely targets students for Palestine

Philadelphia On May 7, Temple University President John Fry sent a mass email to the school’s students, faculty and extended…

May 14, 2025
“Liberal” Swarthmore College arrests students, suspends them for protesting“Liberal” Swarthmore College arrests students, suspends them for protesting

“Liberal” Swarthmore College arrests students, suspends them for protesting

Philadelphia Within days of Swarthmore students reviving a pro-Palestinian encampment on April 30, police arrested nine protesters in the early…

May 8, 2025
Webinar: Twisted laws: Mumia, universities and PalestineWebinar: Twisted laws: Mumia, universities and Palestine

Webinar: Twisted laws: Mumia, universities and Palestine

Supporters of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal hosted a vibrant and revolutionary program in honor of his 71st birthday on…

April 29, 2025
Trump’s tariffs target U.S. workersTrump’s tariffs target U.S. workers

Trump’s tariffs target U.S. workers

When Donald Trump announced massive tariffs on foreign imports April 2, Wall Street investors saw an immediate tumble in stock…

April 24, 2025
Pennsylvania Supreme Court denies Mumia’s appealPennsylvania Supreme Court denies Mumia’s appeal

Pennsylvania Supreme Court denies Mumia’s appeal

Philadelphia On March 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal permission to appeal a September 2024 Pennsylvania…

April 23, 2025