U.S. and Canada

Fast-food workers hit low wages

On the steps of New York’s City Hall on June 27, fast-food workers denounced the low wages, lack of benefits,…

July 8, 2013

‘Hideous and revolting’: Frederick Douglass on U.S. slavery

The following excerpts are from the powerful speech entitled “What to the slave is 4th of July,” made by Frederick…

July 2, 2013

Voting rights set back: Only struggle can reverse racist ruling

Two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court the last week of June have provoked outrage among Civil Rights organizations and…

July 2, 2013

Historic same-sex victory: Joy, challenges

On Christopher Street in New York City, the Stonewall Inn opened early on the morning of June 26. At this…

July 2, 2013

Trans action demands social justice

The 9th Annual Trans Day of Action took place in New York City on June 28, called by TransJustice, a…

July 2, 2013

NYC Dominican community discusses capitalism’s end

Workers World contributing editor Fred Goldstein was the key speaker at an open discussion (“tertulia”) held on June 27 in…

July 2, 2013

Tiro al Blanco holds successful first ‘Tertulia’ in New York

From a news release by Tiro al Blanco translated by Workers World. New York — Despite forecasts of rain and…

July 2, 2013

Labor/community alliance in Oakland tells City Council: ‘We need jobs, not more cops’

A labor/community alliance is growing in Oakland, Calif., as city leaders pour more money into one of the most contentious…

July 2, 2013

Immigrants demand a fair Kansas policy

Kansas City, Kan. — More than 700 people and 36 organizations traveled from across the country to Kansas City on June…

July 2, 2013

Texas execution of Black woman brings legal lynchings to 500

Texas carried out its 500th execution on June 26 at the Walls Prison Unit in Huntsville as hundreds protested outside.…

July 2, 2013