The origins of the police force and their role in upholding oppression, racism, and protecting private property and the interests of the ruling class. Presented by Dave Riehle, retired railroad worker and local labor historian. Join us for a Socialist Action webinar series. Learn about the origins of the police force, their role in upholding … Continue reading History of the Racist Police Webinar July 30
U.S. imperialism continues its wars of plunder and profit against countries around the world.
The Historical Background of the 1934 Teamster’s Strike in Minneapolis Presented by Dave Riehle, retired railroad worker and local labor historian Join us for a Socialist Action webinar series to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Friday (July 20) when 67 strikers were shot in the back by police, and 2 killed. Learn about the origins of … Continue reading Remember 1934: Bloody Friday!
By MUMIA ABU-JAMAL For years -- indeed, for decades -- we have seen the mirage of reform being presented by neoliberal leaders and their media tools, only to awake too late to ghoulish nightmares of shattered promises and hopes betrayed.
By MARTY GOODMAN De Blasio wants to balance the budget on the backs of workers. The money should be raised instead by taxing the rich!
By MARTY GOODMAN A mass movement against police brutality and continuous cop attacks on people and protesters, has won some reforms, but New York Democrats continue to refuse more significant changes.
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Lifelong anti-racist fighter Jeff Mackler talks about today's uprising against police brutality and the racism that is ingrained in capitalist institutions.
By FREDERICK DOUGLASS "A day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham."
Do any of us have anything to celebrate this 4th of July? UNAC believes we do not.
By MARC ROME A new mass movement is questioning the very foundations of the US police system, including its role in perpetuating the inequality and divisions among workers based on race.
By JAMES FORTIN Not since the Great Depression of the 1930’s has the American working class experienced with such gravity an assault to its standing as we are witnessing today. Do we continue under the irrational capitalist rule of the 1%, or do we demand meaningful solutions to the problems that have been thrust upon us, the 99%?
By BARRY SHEPPARD Trump's first rally in months only drew a small crowd as Covid cases skyrocket and the mass movement against racism and police brutality continues.
Featuring writers and contributors to Socialist Action newspaper talking about the key issues of today.
By JOHN WILSON The death of Larry Kramer was a huge loss, not only for gay men and others in queer communities, but for all of us involved in the fight against every kind of oppression brought down on us by our decaying, crisis-ridden capitalist society.
By ANN MONTAGUE In an opinion issued in the context of a mass movement demanding justice, equality and an end to discrimination, the Supreme Court immediately expanded job protections to LGBTQ workers in 23 states where none had existed.
Lifelong anti-racist fighter Jeff Mackler talks about today's uprising against police brutality and the racism that is ingrained in capitalist institutions.
By MALIK MIAH The rebellion against police violence and murder continues to expand. New demands arise against institutional racism and its symbols of oppression and genocide by Black and Brown people and Native American nations.
By JUDITH BELLO The new U.S. sanctions against Syria are an attempt to land a death blow on the Syrian government while the world is focused on other problems.
with a panel of anti-war, anti-imperialism activists and journalists.
By JEFF MACKLER Today’s unprecedented mobilizations began with the police murder of George Floyd. But their depth and staying power is equally a reflection of the mass anger and frustration stemming from all the insults to one’s being that capitalism has inflicted on working class America, and especially the nation’s Black, Brown and Native American communities.
Obituary by JENNIFER SHRIVER George Van Bibber Shriver Jr. passed away in his sleep on April 24, 2020. His loss is felt by many.
By MARILYN VOGT-DOWNEY A longtime comrade reflects on meeting George and working together in the Socialist Workers Party.
By MUMIA ABU-JAMAL Protests against police brutality and racism in America have spread around the world.
Our webinar series continues with this special webinar on police brutality featuring Pam Africa (MOVE) and Carlito Rovira (Young Lords) and other activists.
