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Court ruling lets Mumia Abu-Jamal renew his appealsCourt ruling lets Mumia Abu-Jamal renew his appeals

Court ruling lets Mumia Abu-Jamal renew his appeals

A ruling issued Dec. 27 by Common Pleas Court Judge Leon Tucker has opened the door for political prisoner Mumia…

December 28, 2018
GM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defiendenGM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defienden

GM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defienden

Detroit - General Motors anunció el 26 de noviembre que planea recortar más de 14.000 empleos y cerrar cuatro plantas…

December 26, 2018
Grandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolorGrandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolor

Grandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolor

Dsuvia. Ese es el nombre comercial del último opioide de alta potencia que pronto aparecerá en el mercado. Su nombre…

December 26, 2018
Inmates expose systematic abuse in Georgia jailInmates expose systematic abuse in Georgia jail

Inmates expose systematic abuse in Georgia jail

Atlanta - Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway and Lt. Col. Carl Sims currently face a federal lawsuit in response to…

December 20, 2018
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Calif. mental healthcare workers’ strike wins solidarity From Dec. 10 to 15, the 4,000 members of the National Union of…

December 20, 2018
‘We are not robots:’ Somali workers back down Amazon‘We are not robots:’ Somali workers back down Amazon

‘We are not robots:’ Somali workers back down Amazon

Minneapolis - Chanting “Together we can make history/in every warehouse, in every city,” nearly 500 workers and supporters rallied in…

December 20, 2018
WW editorial: When a cop is ‘just doing his job’WW editorial: When a cop is ‘just doing his job’

WW editorial: When a cop is ‘just doing his job’

Perhaps you saw the horrifying video last week of a cop brutally tearing a 1-year-old baby out of his mother’s…

December 20, 2018
Title IX regulations, Part 2: Narrow new rules and racial biasTitle IX regulations, Part 2: Narrow new rules and racial bias

Title IX regulations, Part 2: Narrow new rules and racial bias

Bulletin: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing to remove civil rights protections for students of color, reported EducationPost.org, Dec. 13.…

December 20, 2018
In New York City, a ‘Yellow Vest’ protest against transit fare hikesIn New York City, a ‘Yellow Vest’ protest against transit fare hikes

In New York City, a ‘Yellow Vest’ protest against transit fare hikes

Showing solidarity with and taking inspiration from the French uprising that defeated a fuel tax increase -- and then won…

December 19, 2018
PSC at CUNY pushes for a new contractPSC at CUNY pushes for a new contract

PSC at CUNY pushes for a new contract

Elected leaders of the Professional Staff Congress were arrested Dec. 10 for blocking the doors to the room where the…

December 19, 2018