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Bolivian foreign minister: ‘Live Well’ campaign confronts global crisis

The solidarity movement in New York City was privileged to hear David Choquehuanca, the foreign minister of Bolivia, on May…

May 18, 2016

Brazilians fill streets to protest coup

On the morning of May 12, the Brazilian Senate announced the decision to begin a trial of impeachment against President…

May 18, 2016

International support for Cuba at Havana solidarity conference

Havana, Cuba -- Some 2,000 international guests celebrated May Day 2016 here and witnessed the massive support of Cuban workers…

May 18, 2016

Donetsk and Lugansk: People on the front line against fascism

Looking through the magnified sights of an anti-tank weapon in the Lugansk People’s Republic, I experienced a moment of deeper…

May 18, 2016

Behind internal struggle in South Africa

Two opposition parties in South Africa — the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters — are seeking ways to…

May 15, 2016

Workers in France battle anti-labor ‘reforms’ on May Day

Paris == Upwards of 100,000 workers and students took to the streets of Paris and other cities across France on International…

May 15, 2016

Sadiq Khan elected mayor of London

Sadiq Khan, a center-left member of Britain’s Labor Party and a first-generation son of immigrants from Pakistan, has been elected…

May 13, 2016

Greek Parliament votes for new austerity

Responding to a sudden new attack of austerity programs, unions in Greece called a two-day general strike and mass demonstrations…

May 13, 2016

Detroit youth resist U.S. role in Syria

Detroit -- On May 6 at downtown’s Hart Plaza, Detroit FIST (Fight Imperialism, Stand Together) held a counterdemonstration in defense of…

May 13, 2016

Millions celebrate International Workers Day

May 1 was the 130th anniversary of International Workers Day. May Day was born out of the workers’ struggle in…

May 13, 2016