Human needs before profits

Panama’s 1964 popular anti-imperialist explosionPanama’s 1964 popular anti-imperialist explosion

Panama’s 1964 popular anti-imperialist explosion

Beluche is a Panamanian political analyst. Translation: John Catalinotto. On January 9, 1964, a true popular revolution in the full…

January 14, 2022
In Cuba, how La Güinera made room for more gender In Cuba, how La Güinera made room for more gender 

In Cuba, how La Güinera made room for more gender 

This lightly edited excerpt is from part 105 of Leslie Feinberg’s “Lavender and Red” series on the interconnections between LGBTQ+…

January 14, 2022
The inferno industry and PG&EThe inferno industry and PG&E

The inferno industry and PG&E

Jan. 8 — In the first week of 2022, California fire officials finally placed the blame for the massive Dixie…

January 10, 2022
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

What just happened? The past year has been a brutal wake-up call for the working class. The pandemic has killed…

January 7, 2022
The pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobsThe pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobs

The pandemic economy – sick workers can’t do their jobs

When the media is full of reports of thousands upon thousands of airline flight cancellations; of subway lines in New…

January 5, 2022
Why is everything so expensive?Why is everything so expensive?

Why is everything so expensive?

The prices of all basic goods and services necessary for human survival have been going up — in some cases,…

January 3, 2022
Workers, supporters demand ‘Amazon, recognize the Union now!’Workers, supporters demand ‘Amazon, recognize the Union now!’

Workers, supporters demand ‘Amazon, recognize the Union now!’

Steps away from Broadway shows shut down by spiking COVID-19 numbers in New York City, a crowd of more than…

December 24, 2021
Rally for Amazon workers! Dec. 22, New York CityRally for Amazon workers! Dec. 22, New York City

Rally for Amazon workers! Dec. 22, New York City

New York City Amazon union organizing is accelerating, as Staten Island Amazon workers refile for union election. On Dec. 22…

December 20, 2021
Murder and the rate of return – an editorialMurder and the rate of return – an editorial

Murder and the rate of return – an editorial

In a footnote to Volume 1 of Capital, first published in 1867, Karl Marx quoted from the 19th century English…

December 20, 2021
Portland demands: Dump DeJoyPortland demands: Dump DeJoy

Portland demands: Dump DeJoy

Portland, Oregon’s Communities and Postal Workers United held a press conference and rally Dec. 8 to “Purge the Postmaster General…

December 17, 2021