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Why George Jackson mattersWhy George Jackson matters

Why George Jackson matters

George Jackson spent ten years behind prison walls: from 1961 to 1971. During this period, Jackson became a revolutionary warrior…

September 14, 2015
Free Petrenko and anti-oligarchy prisoners in Moldova!Free Petrenko and anti-oligarchy prisoners in Moldova!

Free Petrenko and anti-oligarchy prisoners in Moldova!

The following call for the release of Moldovan political activists, issued on Sept. 9, was initiated by the International Action…

September 13, 2015
On the picket lineOn the picket line

On the picket line

Oregon domestic workers win bill of rights Domestic workers in Oregon, including nannies, in-home caregivers and housekeepers, won historic protections when…

September 13, 2015
Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’

Steelworkers demand ‘fair contracts’

On August 14, Allegheny Technologies Inc. abruptly locked out 2,200 members of the United Steelworkers union. Since then, USW members…

September 10, 2015
Billionaires behind racist, anti-LGBT strategyBillionaires behind racist, anti-LGBT strategy

Billionaires behind racist, anti-LGBT strategy

A Kentucky county clerk, Kim Davis, was jailed on Sept. 3 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.…

September 9, 2015
Seattle teachers on strikeSeattle teachers on strike

Seattle teachers on strike

The Seattle Education Association voted unanimously to strike on Sept. 3. After a thunderous “yes!” vote to strike, teachers reported…

September 9, 2015
‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty

‘Days of Grace’ hits racism, poverty

Over 800 gathered in the city of Charleston, S.C., on the morning of Sept. 5 for the Days of Grace…

September 8, 2015
African-American jobless rate stays highAfrican-American jobless rate stays high

African-American jobless rate stays high

Despite the unemployment figures released Sept. 4, indicating that the rate of joblessness has gone down to 5.1 percent, the…

September 8, 2015
U.S. veteran disputes anti-Korea storiesU.S. veteran disputes anti-Korea stories

U.S. veteran disputes anti-Korea stories

Tensions on the Korean peninsula escalated in August as the U.S. carried out massive “war games” aimed at the Democratic…

September 8, 2015
Police officer charged with killing Black youthPolice officer charged with killing Black youth

Police officer charged with killing Black youth

A police officer in Portsmouth, Va., has been charged with murder in the deliberate and senseless killing of African-American youth,…

September 7, 2015