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People’s Assembly links rising racism to economic crisisPeople’s Assembly links rising racism to economic crisis

People’s Assembly links rising racism to economic crisis

A People’s Assembly and Speakout were held on Aug. 29 in downtown Detroit at Grand Circus Park. The event was…

September 1, 2015
Protest demands release of Rev. PinkneyProtest demands release of Rev. Pinkney

Protest demands release of Rev. Pinkney

Grand Rapids, Mich. -- “It’s not one thing, it is everything,” says the Rev. Edward Pinkney of Berrien County, Mich.,…

September 1, 2015
Days of action against the blockade of CubaDays of action against the blockade of Cuba

Days of action against the blockade of Cuba

The success of the Cuban Revolution in 1959 struck fear into the cold heart of U.S. imperialism, which responded by…

September 1, 2015
Justice for Samuel Harrell!Justice for Samuel Harrell!

Justice for Samuel Harrell!

A “beat-up squad” of up to 20 prison guards killed Samuel Harrell on April 21 at Fishkill Correctional Facility in…

September 1, 2015
Rising struggle lifts pay, rightsRising struggle lifts pay, rights

Rising struggle lifts pay, rights

Low-wage workers are winning big victories in their continuing struggle to raise wages and strengthen rights for those in the…

September 1, 2015
Autoworkers speak out against concessionsAutoworkers speak out against concessions

Autoworkers speak out against concessions

Several dozen autoworkers expressed their feelings at the “Autoworker Speakout” in Detroit on Aug. 23. This annual event, organized by…

August 29, 2015
Federal gov’t: ‘College athletes don’t deserve rights’Federal gov’t: ‘College athletes don’t deserve rights’

Federal gov’t: ‘College athletes don’t deserve rights’

Nearly a year and a half after the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board declared that Northwestern University…

August 29, 2015
Joe Johnson, a fighter for workers and the oppressedJoe Johnson, a fighter for workers and the oppressed

Joe Johnson, a fighter for workers and the oppressed

Picture this: You have fallen in your own home and can’t get up. You live alone and the telephone is…

August 29, 2015
Jailhouse death still unexplainedJailhouse death still unexplained

Jailhouse death still unexplained

Ralkina Jones was found dead in a Cleveland Heights jail cell on July 26. Only 37 years old, this African-American…

August 26, 2015
Justice for Rekia Boyd!Justice for Rekia Boyd!

Justice for Rekia Boyd!

By Danielle Katz and Andy Katz Hundreds packed and ultimately shut down a Chicago Police Board hearing Aug. 20 as…

August 26, 2015