U.S. and Canada

Boston unionist: Why it’s important to organize the South

Ed Childs, chief steward of UNITE HERE Local 26 in Boston, has been in Charlotte since Aug. 1, hitting the…

August 20, 2012

No light at end of economic tunnel

Numerous politicians and economists, from all across the political spectrum, have decried the “slow rate of recovery” of the U.S.…

August 18, 2012

Disabled activists at NYC forum: ‘Support disabled liberation’

Disabled activists at a July 28 forum in New York led a panel discussion to expose abuse of the disabled…

August 18, 2012

Tale of the Golden Hoard

Myriad media sources have reported that Mitt Romney has stored much of his $250 million in exotic tax-shelter locations like…

August 18, 2012

Houston janitors take on the 1% — and win!

Houston — After a hot summer of mass demonstrations, civil disobedience, rallies, almost 70 arrests, prayer vigils and marches, Houston…

August 16, 2012

Victor Ortega’s family: ‘We call it homicide’

The family of Victor Ortega wants answers. On June 4, San Diego Police Department Officer Jonathan McCarthy shot Ortega in…

August 16, 2012

Solidarity with the ‘Tinley Park Five’

The Detroit branch of Workers World Party held a public forum Aug. 4 on fighting fascism. The speakers included Abayomi…

August 16, 2012

Black August honors legacy of resistance and struggle

This year is the 33rd anniversary of Black August, the annual commemoration of the liberation struggle of African people inside…

August 16, 2012

SEIU protests layoffs

Unemployment Compensation Center workers joined Service Employees union activists outside their call center during their lunch hour on Aug. 8…

August 16, 2012

Romney picks Ryan, Wall Street wants class war

How the 99% can fight back   Mitt Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate leaves…

August 15, 2012