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Thousands turn out for May Day in San José
Despite intimidation as a result of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, approximately 2,000 people turned out for International Workers’…
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Immigrant rights protest commemorates International Workers’ Day in San Francisco
In San Francisco, over 600 people came out for May Day, marching from Dolores Park to the Civic Center. The…
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French students, lecturers unite to save universities
Students and lecturers have defeated yet another French government attempt to restructure universities and move toward privatization. The latest victory…
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Lithuanian workers latest victims of IMF, capitalism
Lithuania recently announced wage cuts of 20 to 40 percent for health and education workers, after having previously cut public…
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Ex-U.S. soldier convicted of rape and murder
On May 7, former Army Private Steven Dale Green was convicted of the rape and murder of Abeer Qassim al-Janabi,…
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Bank stress tests: pass or fail?
On May 7, results were announced of so-called stress tests of 19 of the biggest U.S. banks. According to the…
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Maine becomes 5th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage
The struggle for equal marriage rights has recently won two consecutive victories in the District of Colombia and Maine. On…
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In imperialist ‘surge,’ Washington pushes Pakistan into war
On May 8, Pakistan’s government declared a "full-scale offensive" against Islamic fighters in the northwest of the country. Army spokesperson…
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Programa del gobierno entrena a jóvenes a odiar y matar–¡acábalo!
El autor es miembro de ¡Marcha Adelante! , una organización de veteranos y militares en servicio activo que se opone…
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U.S. government and Explorers program trains young people against immigrants, “disgruntled” war veterans
The author is a member of March Forward!, an organization of veterans and service members who stand against war and…
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Legacies of racism, sexism impact student promise
A recent Stanford University study reveals that women and students of color are losing the academic achievement struggle. The study,…
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Homes destroyed to protect profits
Guaranty Bank of Austin ordered the demolition of a partially finished housing development in southern California that included four finished…
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Assessing the occupation of Iraq
This is an edited version of a talk given at the April 25 Chicago Socialism Conference. It is difficult for…
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African National Congress wins South African elections
On Sat. May 9, Jacob Zuma was sworn in as South Africa’s fourth president since Apartheid ended in 1994. Zuma…
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Los Angeles teachers’ struggle against layoffs, budget cuts intensifies
In the past few weeks, the teachers’ struggle in Los Angeles has intensified against threatened layoffs, and benefit and budget…
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Bolivia fights for equality and sovereignty
This is an edited version of a talk presented at the April 25 PSL Socialism Conference in Chicago. Latin America…
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Thousands of Roma protest racist attacks and discrimination
Thousands of Roma people took to the streets in 14 cities throughout the Czech Republic May 3 to protest recent…
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Bolivia nationalizes BP subsidiary on May Day
On May 1, during a rally celebrating International Workers’ Day, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the nationalization of Air BP,…
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Tens of thousands hit the streets on May Day for immigrant rights
Tens of thousands of immigrants and supporters came out to march on May Day in Los Angeles and around the…
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General Motors to cut production, furlough plants
After accepting $13.4 billion in federal bailout funds to remain in operation, General Motors has announced a blatant attack on…
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