U.S. and Canada

Strike looms at AT&T Midwest

May 21 — The Communications Workers executive board authorized a strike on May 11 of 14,000 workers covered by AT&T’s…

May 25, 2018

On the picket line

Historic strike victory for Colorado teachers A momentous, 900-strong teachers’ strike in an already historic year for teachers’ strikes ended…

May 25, 2018

Haitian Unity Day cheered

Boston held its annual Haitian Unity Day Parade on May 20, celebrating the victory of the 1804 Haitian Revolution. This…

May 24, 2018

Haitians demand: ‘Trump must go!’

Washington, D.C. — Haitians and their supporters rallied in front of the White House on May 19 to protest Trump’s racism and…

May 24, 2018

Gentrification drives homeless camp evictions

The U.S. opioid epidemic doesn’t just take over lives. It takes over neighborhoods, as the Kensington section of Philadelphia can…

May 24, 2018

Poor People’s Campaign kicks off across U.S.

One thousand people were arrested May 14 in civil disobedience actions at 39 state capitols across the United States. It…

May 24, 2018

‘Pablo lives! Death to the gig economy!’

Philadelphia — About two hundred friends, co-workers and family members rallied here on May 19 to celebrate the life of Pablo Avendano.…

May 23, 2018

Youth ignite new anti-war movement

Over 30 young students and workers gathered on May 5 at the entrance to Johns Hopkins University for a demonstration…

May 20, 2018

North Carolina public education workers flood state capital

Raleigh, N.C., May 16 — Almost 20,000 teachers and supporters rallied today in North Carolina’s capital to defend public education.…

May 18, 2018

National movement bails out Black mamas

Mother’s Day is a designated annual day to honor all mothers and celebrate their love, sacrifices and dedication to their…

May 18, 2018