Human needs before profits

The viral crisis in light of the crisis of capitalismThe viral crisis in light of the crisis of capitalism

The viral crisis in light of the crisis of capitalism

The author is a veteran Portuguese Marxist and an editor of the web magazine jornalmudardevida.net. Workers World publishes this March…

March 30, 2020
A trigger for a crisis driven by profitA trigger for a crisis driven by profit

A trigger for a crisis driven by profit

By Claudio Katz Katz is an economist and a professor at the University of Buenos Aires. His website is lahaine.org/katz.…

March 30, 2020
Corona crash. You ain’t seen nothing yetCorona crash. You ain’t seen nothing yet

Corona crash. You ain’t seen nothing yet

First published March 24 at dewereldmorgen.be. Republished with permission of the author, a Belgian Marxist who writes for globalresearch.org, rebelion.org,…

March 30, 2020
Here’s a planHere’s a plan

Here’s a plan

Planning. It’s something we do every day. On a personal level, we plan our meals, our work, our housekeeping, our…

March 28, 2020
Bosses get lion’s share of stimulus packageBosses get lion’s share of stimulus package

Bosses get lion’s share of stimulus package

March 27 -- The so-called stimulus bill, providing $2 trillion as a response to the capitalist economic crash triggered by…

March 27, 2020
Solidarity with low-wage worker fightbackSolidarity with low-wage worker fightback

Solidarity with low-wage worker fightback

Gillis is the financial secretary of United Steelworkers Local 8751, the Boston School Bus Drivers Union. Tens of millions of…

March 25, 2020
Economic rescue bill reveals class conflictEconomic rescue bill reveals class conflict

Economic rescue bill reveals class conflict

March 23 -- The emergency $1.8 trillion rescue bill for the combination COVID-19 and economic crisis stalled in the Senate…

March 25, 2020
Cuba on the front lines of fighting COVID-19Cuba on the front lines of fighting COVID-19

Cuba on the front lines of fighting COVID-19

Cuba continues to illustrate international health care solidarity in its response to the COVID-19 crisis.  The island nation has sent…

March 24, 2020
Rank-and-file autoworkers win fight for safetyRank-and-file autoworkers win fight for safety

Rank-and-file autoworkers win fight for safety

Working in an auto plant is a dangerous job. From slippery floors to toxic chemicals to improperly maintained equipment, autoworkers…

March 24, 2020
Anti-Asian racism accelerates — WW commentaryAnti-Asian racism accelerates — WW commentary

Anti-Asian racism accelerates — WW commentary

March 22 -- As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic accelerates in the U.S. -- amid appeals for the population to “work…

March 23, 2020