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Organizers of 2020’s May Day Actions Are Planning a People’s Strike for June 1
Actions planned across the country for Monday, June 1, will be themed around demands for housing justice.
The Asian American Reply to Pandemic-Era Racism Must Be Cross-Racial Solidarity
Let’s organize toward a new future dedicated to dismantling systemic oppression and striving for collective liberation.
COVID-Related Fiscal Issues Could Become New Excuse to Privatize Drinking Water
A Philly suburb wants to sell its water as a “path to financial stability,” offering a glimpse of a post-COVID society.
Without Relief, Millions of Tenants Are Ready for a Rent Strike Revolution
Decades of growing inequality, coupled with a pandemic, have left millions of tenants no choice but to rent strike.
The “Pro-Life” Movement’s Response to COVID-19 Reveals Its Hypocrisy
The pandemic has made it glaringly obvious that the “pro-life” movement is about political power, not preserving life.
Trump Opposes Masks Because Culture War Nihilism Is His Last Line of Defense
Pushing back against mask-wearing is nonsensical -- but Trumpian politics have never been driven by logic.
California Sheriff Refuses to Release People From Jail as COVID Outbreak Rages
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he would not enforce public health orders meant to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Billions for Defense Contractor Hidden in New House COVID Relief Bill
The HEROES Act includes a section that funnels money to defense and intelligence companies and their top executives.
GOP Lawmaker Hid Positive COVID Results From Democrat Colleagues for Over a Week
More than 73,000 residents in Pennsylvania have tested positive for the disease as of Thursday.
We Must Respond to the COVID Crash Like We Did to the Great Depression — Boldly
In the face of devastation today, despite trillions in federal stimulus, real political action has been lackluster.