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Thousands of petitions for Mumia Abu-Jamal delivered to Philly DAThousands of petitions for Mumia Abu-Jamal delivered to Philly DA

Thousands of petitions for Mumia Abu-Jamal delivered to Philly DA

A community delegation delivered thousands of petitions to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Jan. 7, asking him to not…

January 13, 2019
West Va. education workers hold walk-ins a year after historic strikeWest Va. education workers hold walk-ins a year after historic strike

West Va. education workers hold walk-ins a year after historic strike

Jan. 10 -- One year after the nine-day work stoppage in West Virginia that paved the way for education worker…

January 11, 2019
In New York City, workers win $15-an-hourIn New York City, workers win $15-an-hour

In New York City, workers win $15-an-hour

Spearheaded by a struggle of fast food workers that began more than six years ago, New York City has finally…

January 10, 2019
Racism, sexism, Islamophobia — and double standards for cuss wordsRacism, sexism, Islamophobia — and double standards for cuss words

Racism, sexism, Islamophobia — and double standards for cuss words

Congressperson Rashida Tlaib made history Jan. 2 when she proudly took the oath of office with her hand on the…

January 9, 2019
On the Picket Line: LA Teachers to StrikeOn the Picket Line: LA Teachers to Strike

On the Picket Line: LA Teachers to Strike

In “a hail-Mary pass” to stop the projected Jan. 10 strike by over 35,000 Los Angeles public school teachers and…

January 9, 2019
As gov’t shutdown bites: Will Dems talk about the real crisis?As gov’t shutdown bites: Will Dems talk about the real crisis?

As gov’t shutdown bites: Will Dems talk about the real crisis?

Jan. 8 — In the middle of a partial shutdown of the government which has already hurt millions of workers…

January 8, 2019
Global pressure mounts on Philly DA Krasner to do right by MumiaGlobal pressure mounts on Philly DA Krasner to do right by Mumia

Global pressure mounts on Philly DA Krasner to do right by Mumia

Nearly 200 people, enduring steady rain, demonstrated outside the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Jan. 5. It…

January 8, 2019
On tenth anniversary of death, Oakland remembers Oscar GrantOn tenth anniversary of death, Oakland remembers Oscar Grant

On tenth anniversary of death, Oakland remembers Oscar Grant

Jan. 1 -- Over 200 people gathered at the Fruitvale BART Station in East Oakland to commemorate Oscar Grant and…

January 7, 2019
After more than 100 years, Congress passes an anti-lynching billAfter more than 100 years, Congress passes an anti-lynching bill

After more than 100 years, Congress passes an anti-lynching bill

There’s a saying, “Better late than never.”  In this case, “late” refers to the century-long attempt to pass anti-lynching legislation…

January 7, 2019
High-tech, low pay and capitalist crisisHigh-tech, low pay and capitalist crisis

High-tech, low pay and capitalist crisis

The following excerpt (pages 81-84) from the book “Low-Wage Capitalism” by Fred Goldstein, written in 2012, deals with Sam Marcy’s…

January 5, 2019