U.S. and Canada

On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

UCal workers fight racism in contract struggle A Nov. 10 Labor Notes article highlights egregious racist attacks on workers in…

December 7, 2018
Portland rally supports refugee caravanPortland rally supports refugee caravan

Portland rally supports refugee caravan

Portland activists answered a call Nov. 25 from caravanistas and the Mexican Support Committee for nationwide actions in support of…

December 7, 2018
U.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to dropU.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to drop

U.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to drop

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest numbers for life expectancy in the U.S. on Nov.…

December 6, 2018
Film review of <em>Wind River</em>: True-to-life story exposes crimes against MMIWG2SFilm review of <em>Wind River</em>: True-to-life story exposes crimes against MMIWG2S

Film review of <em>Wind River</em>: True-to-life story exposes crimes against MMIWG2S

Wind River opens with a young woman running barefoot through the snow in the mountains. She falls, crying and gasping,…

December 6, 2018
The plight of home care workers under capitalismThe plight of home care workers under capitalism

The plight of home care workers under capitalism

In the United States, over 2 million home care workers are paying the price for the greed of the few.…

December 3, 2018
Statement of love and respect from Leonard PeltierStatement of love and respect from Leonard Peltier

Statement of love and respect from Leonard Peltier

Greetings Sisters, Brothers, Elders, Friends and Supporters. Well here it is, sorry to say, another year, and I’m still writing…

December 3, 2018
Oakland action to support International Day of Solidarity with the Migrant CaravanOakland action to support International Day of Solidarity with the Migrant Caravan

Oakland action to support International Day of Solidarity with the Migrant Caravan

A community rally was held at Fruitvale Station in the heart of East Oakland, Calif., on Nov. 25, led by…

December 3, 2018
Boston hotel workers victorious in historic national strike against MarriottBoston hotel workers victorious in historic national strike against Marriott

Boston hotel workers victorious in historic national strike against Marriott

Boston's UNITE HERE Local 26 Marriott hotel workers ended their 46-day strike with a decisive victory. Chanting “One job should…

December 1, 2018
Community car caravan delivers message: Free Mumia Now!Community car caravan delivers message: Free Mumia Now!

Community car caravan delivers message: Free Mumia Now!

Philadelphia - Several cars decorated with signs to “Free Mumia” traversed multiple Black community neighborhoods here on Nov. 24 as…

December 1, 2018
Day of Mourning honored at PlymouthDay of Mourning honored at Plymouth

Day of Mourning honored at Plymouth

Indigenous people and supporters gathered despite sub-zero wind chills for the 49th National Day of Mourning at Plymouth, Mass. The…

November 30, 2018