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Detroit fight continues against foreclosures, water shutoffs, banksDetroit fight continues against foreclosures, water shutoffs, banks

Detroit fight continues against foreclosures, water shutoffs, banks

The struggle to stop mass tax foreclosures and water shutoffs continues in Detroit, along with the political struggle to place…

May 18, 2015
Looking back at the anti-war movement 40 years after Vietnam’s victoryLooking back at the anti-war movement 40 years after Vietnam’s victory

Looking back at the anti-war movement 40 years after Vietnam’s victory

In August 1962, when Youth Against War & Fascism held the first protest in the U.S. against the Vietnam War,…

May 16, 2015
Jim Miller, revolutionary worker & organizerJim Miller, revolutionary worker & organizer

Jim Miller, revolutionary worker & organizer

James E. Miller fought for socialism and working people all over the world. He was just 65 when he died…

May 16, 2015
Alberta elections shock Canada’s 1%Alberta elections shock Canada’s 1%

Alberta elections shock Canada’s 1%

The New Democratic Party, whose roots are in Canada’s labor and social democratic movements, swept Alberta’s elections on May 5,…

May 15, 2015
‘Muzzling Mumia’ law struck down‘Muzzling Mumia’ law struck down

‘Muzzling Mumia’ law struck down

Philadelphia -- Efforts to uphold state-sanctioned muzzling of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal and other prisoners seeking to speak out about…

May 14, 2015
Detroit auto parts workers say ‘Union yes’Detroit auto parts workers say ‘Union yes’

Detroit auto parts workers say ‘Union yes’

When we think of low-wage workers, it’s often service workers who come to mind — fast food and retail workers…

May 14, 2015
Conference: ‘End wars at home and abroad’Conference: ‘End wars at home and abroad’

Conference: ‘End wars at home and abroad’

Secaucus, N.J. — The United National Antiwar Coalition held its fourth national gathering in Secaucus, N.J., May 8-10 under the…

May 14, 2015
Rally demands justice for Frank McQueenRally demands justice for Frank McQueen

Rally demands justice for Frank McQueen

Chester, Pa. -- Family, friends and Philly REAL Justice Coalition activists rallied on May 9 at the site of the…

May 14, 2015
Justice for Mario Romero, killed by copsJustice for Mario Romero, killed by cops

Justice for Mario Romero, killed by cops

Vallejo, Calif. -- The Justice for Mario Romero Coalition held a rally on May 8 at the steps of Vallejo…

May 14, 2015
Madison, Wis., cops face no charges for killing of Tony RobinsonMadison, Wis., cops face no charges for killing of Tony Robinson

Madison, Wis., cops face no charges for killing of Tony Robinson

May 12 -- Today Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said there will be no charges filed against killer Madison,…

May 12, 2015