In the U.S.

Hospitalworkers
In the U.S.

The real State of the Union

February 12, 2020 Greg Butterfield
Let’s talk about the State of the Union. No, not Trump’s speech. Don’t worry, I’ll get to that shortly. I’m talking about the real deal: the political reality facing poor and working people living in […]
BaltimoreMLKDay
Fight racism

Baltimore march honors Dr. King’s fight against war and racism

January 29, 2020 Struggle - La Lucha
Braving a blizzard, two dozen people marched through Baltimore city’s oppressed neighborhoods for three hours on Jan. 18. They carried signs demanding “Stop food stamp cuts” and a beautiful red banner with the image of […]
LAMLKDay
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MLK Day in Los Angeles: ‘Money for food stamps, not war on Iran’

January 29, 2020 John Parker
At the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade held in Los Angeles on Jan. 20, tens of thousands of spectators and parade participants along MLK Boulevard were welcomed with over a thousand fact sheets against […]
LAbolivia
In the U.S.

Los Angeles protest hits Bolivia coup

January 25, 2020 Scott Scheffer
About 35 Bolivians and other activists demonstrated in front of the Bolivian Consulate in Los Angeles on Jan. 22, demanding that the U.S.-backed coup government of Jeanine Áñez step down. Speakers denounced the vicious repression […]
Voicesofresistance
Fight racism

John Parker on legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2020 Struggle - La Lucha
Hear Struggle-La Lucha’s John Parker speak about the struggle legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Jan. 19 episode of WBAI Radio’s “Voices of Resistance.” Parker’s interview with Lucy Pagoada-Quesada begins 17 minutes […]
Richmondprotest
In the U.S.

Open letter to gun rights supporters coming to Richmond, Va., on Jan. 20

January 19, 2020 Phil Wilayto
My name is Phil Wilayto, and I’m the editor of The Virginia Defender, a community newspaper based here in Richmond. We cover issues of interest to working-class folks from all communities.  I’m also a gun […]
Revchanmbers
In the U.S.

Reverend Annie Chambers Invites Baltimore to March on Dr. King Jr. Weekend

January 17, 2020 Struggle - La Lucha
Add your organization as an endorser here        Reclaim and honor Rev. Dr. King Jr. by resisting war and racism        A call to action on the Dr. King Jr. birthday week STOP WAR ON […]
Pistprotest
In the U.S.

Protest hits treatment of special education students in Puerto Rico and New York

December 17, 2019 Timón Committee, N.Y. Chapter
The Timón Committee of People and Families with Special Needs, New York Chapter, along with allied organizations, protested on Dec. 14 at Union Square in opposition to Puerto Rico Draft Law 1945, and denounced the […]
SLL6
In the U.S.

Struggle★La Lucha marks one year anniversary

December 9, 2019 Struggle - La Lucha
Dear reader, We are proud to announce that December 9, 2019, marks the one year anniversary of our publication Struggle for Socialism ★ La Lucha por el Socialismo! Please keep our voice strong with your […]
Fosm
In the U.S.

South Florida police murder UPS Teamster hostage in shootout

December 7, 2019 FightBack! News
Miami, FL — The busy holiday season for UPS Teamsters took a deadly turn on December 5 in South Florida. Miramar police shot and killed UPS driver Frank Ordonez while firing dozens of times into […]