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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bombs over babies: What about the children?

March 7, 2024 Lallan Schoenstein

News reports show that funds for early childhood education and welfare are drying up at every level of the U.S. government. The cutback is raising issues about the continued maintenance of child care centers. Many […]

‘Let them eat flakes’: Highest food costs in 30 years

March 2, 2024 Gary Wilson

Grocery bills are taking a bigger bite out of workers’ paychecks than they have in decades. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the percentage of pay taken for food purchases last […]

When it rains it pours: San Diego flood victims ask, ‘Who’s to blame?’

March 1, 2024 Gloria Verdieu

San Diego — The community room at the Robinson YMCA on Feb. 26 was filled with local grassroots organizations and individuals who came together to develop effective strategies to deliver resources to help those […]

Read ‘Exploring the Police State’

March 1, 2024 Lallan Schoenstein

Delency Parham, a resident of Oakland, California, with a family history deeply rooted in the community going back to the Great Migration, has written a powerful document titled “Exploring the Police State: A Briefing on […]