Health Care

Philadelphia failure to empty jails causes COVID-19 death Philadelphia failure to empty jails causes COVID-19 death 

Philadelphia failure to empty jails causes COVID-19 death 

The first COVID-19 death in Philadelphia jails occurred on April 14. She was Yvonne Harris, a 48-year-old woman incarcerated at…

April 17, 2020
Seeking psychotherapy under capitalism during a pandemicSeeking psychotherapy under capitalism during a pandemic

Seeking psychotherapy under capitalism during a pandemic

Harris is a clinical psychologist in New York City. To paraphrase Marx, a society’s mode of production — how workers…

April 17, 2020
‘The average sailor has been politicized’: Interview with antiwar Navy veteran Jon Hutto‘The average sailor has been politicized’: Interview with antiwar Navy veteran Jon Hutto

‘The average sailor has been politicized’: Interview with antiwar Navy veteran Jon Hutto

“Capt. Crozier’s action sharpened the contradiction inherent in military service, especially for the enlisted corps, who are by and large…

April 17, 2020
How does Venezuela keep the coronavirus transmission curve flat?How does Venezuela keep the coronavirus transmission curve flat?

How does Venezuela keep the coronavirus transmission curve flat?

Caracas Published April 9 by Sputnik News (sptnkne.ws/BYXh), this excerpted article was translated by Michael Otto. On March 13, Venezuela…

April 17, 2020
Food Not Bombs Solidarity vs. COVID-19Food Not Bombs Solidarity vs. COVID-19

Food Not Bombs Solidarity vs. COVID-19

“Mutual aid” had become a buzzword on many lips when people began to realize, despite the steady stream of government…

April 17, 2020
Call for cancellation of Africa’s public debtCall for cancellation of Africa’s public debt

Call for cancellation of Africa’s public debt

Workers World received this petition from Fallou Guéye, a member of the Assembly of African Workers/Confederation for Democracy and Socialism…

April 17, 2020
With some prisoners released, Atlanta activists protest to ‘Free Them All!’  With some prisoners released, Atlanta activists protest to ‘Free Them All!’  

With some prisoners released, Atlanta activists protest to ‘Free Them All!’  

Georgia activist groups Women on the Rise and Southerners on New Ground (SONG) hosted a car caravan protest outside the…

April 16, 2020
Climate change and COVID-19 on Earth Day 2020Climate change and COVID-19 on Earth Day 2020

Climate change and COVID-19 on Earth Day 2020

If there is a silver lining to be found in the horrific coronavirus pandemic, it may be that major industrial…

April 16, 2020
Boston Uber and Lyft drivers rally in carsBoston Uber and Lyft drivers rally in cars

Boston Uber and Lyft drivers rally in cars

Boston Uber/Lyft drivers occupied the Transportation Network Companies airport lot on April 6 and staged an in-car rally broadcast through…

April 16, 2020
Activists support Portland prison rebellionActivists support Portland prison rebellion

Activists support Portland prison rebellion

By Anika Kear Portland, Ore. Honking horns, waving fists and flashing protest signs, activists drove to Portland’s Columbia River Correctional…

April 16, 2020