Author: Scott Scheffer

Im/migrants and refugees

Behind Guatemalan youth’s death in ICE detention camp

December 17, 2019 Scott Scheffer
New information has come forward about the May 20 death of a child–16-year-old Carlos Gregorio Hernández Vásquez–while illegally held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concentration camp near McAllen, Texas. Video footage of Carlos’ […]
In the U.S.

Homeless in Los Angeles tops 59,000

December 6, 2019 Scott Scheffer
The population of homeless people in Los Angeles County has exploded to 59,000 in recent years. A report by California Healthline and Kaiser Health News in April 2019 revealed that more than 3,600 homeless people […]
China

Hong Kong riots share tactics, aims of Bolivia coupmakers

November 23, 2019 Scott Scheffer
Nov. 21 — A standoff between authorities in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong and U.S.-backed rioters who occupied Polytechnic University appears to be winding down. Hong Kong police have the upper hand with a […]
In the U.S.

Los Angeles protest condemns Bolivia coup

November 20, 2019 Scott Scheffer
Demonstrators gathered in front of the Bolivian Consulate in Los Angeles on Nov. 16 to denounce the U.S.-backed coup and repression in Bolivia. Signs and banners expressed solidarity with the democratically elected president of Bolivia, […]
Labor and strikes

Chicago teachers fight ‘for the common good’

November 3, 2019 Scott Scheffer
After 11 days on strike, delegates of Chicago Teachers Union have suspended the Chicago teachers’ walkout and members are headed back to their classrooms.  A tentative agreement has been reached with Chicago Public Schools that […]
In the U.S.

Profits before people: Why PG&E turned off the lights in California

October 24, 2019 Scott Scheffer
Los Angeles — Poor maintenance by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has caused wildfires in California in recent years that resulted in well over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. The privately owned […]
Environment

SHUT IT DOWN: How the U.S. war machine poisons the world

September 28, 2019 Scott Scheffer
For years, Pentagon officials have been discussing, assessing and reporting on climate change.  They consider its implications for imperialist military tactics and strategy. They cite the possibilities of mass migration due to water and food […]
Imperialism and global politics

Amazon fires: ‘Justice for workers and the environment are the same struggle’

September 14, 2019 Scott Scheffer
A Sept. 7 public forum focused on the fires blazing in the Amazon forest in Brazil. The event was held at the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice In Los Angeles and was co-sponsored by […]
China

Behind the anti-China protests in Hong Kong

August 19, 2019 Scott Scheffer
Calm has been restored at the Hong Kong International Airport on August 15. For two days previous, a violent mob touted by the U.S. and British imperialist press as “peaceful protesters” had occupied the airport […]
Im/migrants and refugees

Shouts of ‘Abolish ICE!’ confront California ICE director

August 1, 2019 Scott Scheffer
The Long Beach, Calif., home of Thomas Giles, acting regional director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was the site of a taco truck, a terrific mariachi band and protesters who were there to call […]