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Community outrage over San Francisco taser voteCommunity outrage over San Francisco taser vote

Community outrage over San Francisco taser vote

By Jeremy Miller and Terri Kay The San Francisco Police Commission at a “public” hearing on Nov. 3 narrowly voted…

November 7, 2017
Cuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegationsCuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegations

Cuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegations

The following edited statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba on Oct. 3. The full text…

November 7, 2017
The Bergdahl case: ‘Taking responsibility’The Bergdahl case: ‘Taking responsibility’

The Bergdahl case: ‘Taking responsibility’

Bowe Bergdahl’s recent sentencing hearing did not address whether he’s guilty or not. Bergdahl had already pleaded guilty, both to…

November 7, 2017
Gen. John Kelly, an apologist for Gen. Robert E. LeeGen. John Kelly, an apologist for Gen. Robert E. Lee

Gen. John Kelly, an apologist for Gen. Robert E. Lee

As if further proof was needed that Trump and many administration officials  are pro-white supremacy, White House Chief of Staff,…

November 6, 2017
Koreans in U.S. organize ‘No Trump Day’Koreans in U.S. organize ‘No Trump Day’

Koreans in U.S. organize ‘No Trump Day’

Korean organizations across the U.S., supported by anti-war groups, organized a “No Trump, No War Day” on Nov. 3 and…

November 6, 2017
Students win latest battle against white supremacy at racist Columbia UStudents win latest battle against white supremacy at racist Columbia U

Students win latest battle against white supremacy at racist Columbia U

New York —After a storm of criticism, Columbia University administrators have stopped their investigation of students who shut down the…

November 6, 2017
Climate activists denounce hurricane devastationClimate activists denounce hurricane devastation

Climate activists denounce hurricane devastation

New York — Led by youth of color, thousands rallied and marched into Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge on Oct.…

November 6, 2017
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Tesla workers protest inside Calif. plant After Tesla workers, who build zero-emission electric cars, rallied outside the Fremont, Calif., factory…

November 6, 2017
New York City supermarket protest: ‘Bring back WIC!’New York City supermarket protest: ‘Bring back WIC!’

New York City supermarket protest: ‘Bring back WIC!’

Neighborhood activists rallied outside one of three Gristedes supermarkets located in the Chelsea area of Manhattan on Oct. 28. They…

November 6, 2017
How can labor fight back?How can labor fight back?

How can labor fight back?

AFL-CIO convention From Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 more than 1,200 delegates to the AFL-CIO’s quadrennial convention met in St.…

November 4, 2017