Human needs before profits

Market turmoil: What it means for workersMarket turmoil: What it means for workers

Market turmoil: What it means for workers

As we write this — noon on Tuesday, Feb. 6 — the global financial markets are in their third day…

February 6, 2018
Heat the schools – fire the cops!Heat the schools – fire the cops!

Heat the schools – fire the cops!

Around 100 people took to the chilly streets of Baltimore on Jan. 13 for a spirited march under the slogan…

January 18, 2018
Walmart lays off 11,000 under smokescreenWalmart lays off 11,000 under smokescreen

Walmart lays off 11,000 under smokescreen

The Walmart corporation closed 63 Sam’s Club stores without notice on Jan. 11, laying off some 11,000 workers, many of…

January 16, 2018
How does Trump survive? He pays off the ruling classHow does Trump survive? He pays off the ruling class

How does Trump survive? He pays off the ruling class

Journalist Michael Wolff’s new book “Fire and Fury” depicts Donald Trump as totally unfit to serve as the chief executive…

January 13, 2018
Activists call for ‘Days of Rage against Trump and Capitalism’Activists call for ‘Days of Rage against Trump and Capitalism’

Activists call for ‘Days of Rage against Trump and Capitalism’

Despite a brutal year of attacks on the working class, especially on the most oppressed, the spirit of rebellion cannot…

January 11, 2018
Trump presidency survives by paying off the ruling classTrump presidency survives by paying off the ruling class

Trump presidency survives by paying off the ruling class

Journalist Michael Wolff’s new book “Fire and Fury” depicts Donald Trump as totally unfit to serve as the chief executive…

January 9, 2018
‘No heat, no rent!’ cry Brooklyn, N.Y., tenants‘No heat, no rent!’ cry Brooklyn, N.Y., tenants

‘No heat, no rent!’ cry Brooklyn, N.Y., tenants

Brooklyn, N.Y. — An emergency demonstration in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood on Jan. 7 drew several dozen protesters supporting tenants…

January 8, 2018
Bronx fire: Who caused it? Who profits?Bronx fire: Who caused it? Who profits?

Bronx fire: Who caused it? Who profits?

New York — The deadliest fire in this city in over 25 years erupted on the evening of Dec. 28.…

January 2, 2018
New York: Metro Transit debt makes profits for Wall StreetNew York: Metro Transit debt makes profits for Wall Street

New York: Metro Transit debt makes profits for Wall Street

New York — The Metropolitan Transit Authority here is on a collision course for a financial crash. It just approved…

December 21, 2017
Tax bill sparks protestsTax bill sparks protests

Tax bill sparks protests

From small towns to big cities, nationwide protests erupted in response to the pro-rich “tax reform” bill passed by both…

December 12, 2017