In the U.S.

In the U.S.

Fred Goldstein’s analysis of capitalism, imperialism, and China resonates today

April 11, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Fred Goldstein, a prominent Marxist thinker, revolutionary socialist, and author who contributed significantly to the international communist movement, died a year ago on April 11, 2023. His enduring legacy lies in his significant contributions […]
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Deadly bridge collapse exposes capitalist decay

April 2, 2024 Sharon Black
Baltimore — In the very early morning hours of March 26, while it was still dark and most people were asleep, the massive 984-foot-long, 213-million-pound container ship Dali lost power, veered off course and struck […]
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Biden’s budget fuels war machine: 68% for military and police

March 28, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Biden’s federal budget, signed on March 24, exposes the chilling reality of U.S. imperialism: Even as its economic power fades, its pursuit of global domination grows. A staggering 68% of official federal spending – […]
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U.S. economy on the brink: Layoffs surge, credit card debt soars, and real unemployment nears 10%

March 23, 2024 Gary Wilson
 The U.S. economy may be heading from a boom phase characterized by overproduction to a recession marked by rising unemployment and homelessness. This misery is part of the regular capitalist economic cycle, which moves […]
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Ralph Poynter Memorial Celebration raises funds for political prisoners

March 23, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
On March 21, hundreds gathered at Riverside Church in Harlem, N.Y., for a Memorial Celebration to honor a Revolutionary Warrior — Ralph Poynter. Funds raised at the event will go to the campaign for the […]
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Black women’s history of resistance

March 20, 2024 Amadi Ajamu
The December 12th Movement’s Stop the Killing (STK) campaign organizers held a special tribute on March 17 for four women who have significantly impacted our community in the spirit of resistance. Majid Gadsden opened the […]
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U.S. targets TikTok in escalating economic war against China

March 15, 2024 Gary Wilson
TikTok has emerged as a dominant force in social media, reshaping not just online culture but also extending its influence beyond the digital realm. Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has become one of the […]
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Part-time jobs, no benefits: The real state of the working class

March 9, 2024 Gary Wilson
 In his March 6 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden declared, “We have the best economy in the world.” He said millions of new jobs had been created in the last three […]
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Twin manias: AI frenzy and war boom inflate stock market

March 9, 2024 Gary Wilson
 Twin manias have gripped the stock market. The stock market has soared to record highs.  On March 1, CNBC reported that “the stock market wrapped up its fourth straight winning month … The tech-heavy […]
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Military spending fuels the fire: Cost of living rising with basic services at luxury prices

March 7, 2024 Gary Wilson
 You can believe the increase in your expenses. Inflation continues to ravage every day.  Workers are feeling the pinch of inflation more than ever, with core services experiencing their worst monthly jump in 22 […]