Build a movement against the violence of this system!

By JOHN LESLIE Student-initiated demonstrations, in the aftermath of the Parkland, Fla., shootings, which tragically claimed 17 lives, have energized a drive for more restrictions on gun ownership. High school students are mobilizing on this issue in a way they have not done in a long time. The March for Our Lives, calling for greater … Continue reading Build a movement against the violence of this system! →

Oppressed communities & self-defense

By DANIEL ADAM The Newtown, Conn., shooting on Dec. 14 has produced a wave of fear. Like other violent tragedies that shake confidence in humanity and heighten feelings of vulnerability, the shooting has widened openings for reactionary politics that threaten the struggles of working and oppressed people. The two prominent responses to the Sandy Hook … Continue reading Oppressed communities & self-defense →