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The Irish Revolution’s Overlooked History of Nonviolent Resistance
Ireland's independence struggle saw the emergence of organized civil resistance as an alternative to armed struggle.
Fighting for Black Lives in Schools and Unions
We must challenge anti-Black racism and incorporate the Black Struggle into the union struggle.
26 Billionaires Own as Much as World’s 3.8 Billion Poorest People
The wealth of the world's poorest fell by $500 million each day in 2018.
New York City Could Pave Way for More Paid Leave in US
The average work year in the United States is more than 25 percent longer than in many European countries.
The US Celebrates King’s Nonviolence But Not His Antiwar Politics
Martin Luther King Jr.’s anti-Vietnam war speech, “A Time to Break the Silence,” is more relevant today than ever.
It’s Time to Heed King’s Call for the Abolition of Poverty
The radical politics we need are already alive and well around us. We need to recognize and acknowledge them.
The Radical Worker Politics of the Los Angeles Teacher Strike
Since the strike began, support for UTLA demands among LA residents increased to 80 percent.
Guatemalan President Bans Corruption Investigation Into His Government
The showdown between President Jimmy Morales and the Guatemalan courts has plunged the country into crisis.
New Court Rulings Keep the Birth Control Mandate in Place
The next stop for the administration will no doubt be the Supreme Court.
Pain From the Government Shutdown Spreads. This Time It’s Food Stamps.
Even in normal times, food assistance often doesn’t carry families through an entire month.