U.S. and Canada

The racist militarization of Ferguson, Mo.

Aug. 18 — The air was again choked in Ferguson, Mo., with smoke bombs and tear gas.  Protesters’ chants competed…

August 18, 2014

From Pennsylvania to Ukraine and Bulgaria: The toxic aftermaths of fracking

Many people are already deeply concerned about the sinister damage to the environment done by hydraulic fracturing, better known as…

August 18, 2014

‘Making connections’ tour

A speaking tour of upstate New York cities was kicked off in Buffalo on Aug. 4 with a meeting that…

August 18, 2014

Guitar Center unfair to workers

New York -- Scabby the Rat made an unusual appearance on 44th Street west of Broadway on Aug. 8, with…

August 17, 2014

Grocery workers fight back

Thousands of workers at 71 Market Basket stores in New England have been engaged in a job action since July…

August 17, 2014

Marriage equality winning after decades of struggle

More than 700 people rallied in Cincinnati on Aug. 5 and 6 in support of the right of same-sex couples…

August 17, 2014

Palestinian youth speak in Philadelphia

Three young Palestinian activists — Majd Ahmad, Omar Abuasi and Rajai Dias — addressed a Philadelphia meeting on Aug. 12…

August 16, 2014

Solidarity with Ukraine anti-fascists at NY Gaza march

Workers World Party and International Action Center activists spoke out in solidarity with the Donbass resistance and anti-fascist fighters in Ukraine at…

August 15, 2014

Vigils and demonstrations protest execution of Michael Brown

A national call was issued to hold vigils and demonstrations to demand justice for Michael Brown, the 18-year-old unarmed African…

August 15, 2014

More U.S. demonstrations for Palestine

Huntington, W.Va. Around 50 people attended a candlelight vigil commemorating the victims of Israel’s aggression on Gaza organized by Appalachians…

August 14, 2014