The Coronavirus in Capitalist Russia

As the rest of the world continues to battle the coronavirus, the Russian government has not only failed to effectively battle the emergency but has attempted to actively ignore it and the plight of its citizens.

The Roots of the October Uprising in Iraq: Against Imperialism, Neoliberalism, and the Sectarian Oligarchy

In October 2019, working class Iraqis took to the streets in defiance of the ravages of imperialism, neoliberalism, and sectarianism that has been assaulting Iraqi masses even before the current crisis. On May 10, hundreds returned to the streets chanting the familiar call for the fall of the regime. What are the roots of this movement?

Ahmaud Arbery and White Vigilante Violence

Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man, was murdered by white vigilantes while jogging in Late February. His death is part of a sustained campaign of terror and violence against Black people in the United States, carried on for centuries by agents of the settler capitalist state and their white civilian allies.

Bulgarian Nurses Are Fighting for Their Lives

Bulgarian nurses have been fighting neoliberal austerity measures in the face of increasingly terrible conditions for healthcare workers.

Somalia Ranks Second to Last in Global Health Security. Why is the U.S. Bombing it During the Pandemic?

The U.S. has intensified its air raids against Somalia during the pandemic, exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. We must demand an end to military interventions and direct resources to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

800 Workers at a Pork Plant Get Covid-19: The Company Is Responsible

Workers at the massive Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota are suffering one of the worst outbreaks of Covid-19 in the United States. Dangerous working conditions spread the disease. The company knew this but forced workers to keep producing with no regard for their safety.

With 23 UAW Members Dead, UAW Halts Big 3 Reopening Next Week

General Motors wants workers to get back on the assembly line, but workers and the UAW say it's too soon. The move by the UAW to slow down production at GM could have ripple effects throughout the U.S. economy as other manufacturers may follow their lead.

Immigrant Meatpackers Fight Intimidation & Death Traps

As COVID-19 ravages communities across the U.S., many experts agree that meatpacking plants, where employees work shoulder-to-shoulder, are the next ground zero for the spread of COVID-19.

ICE and COVID-19: A Deadly Mix For Immigrants

Even during a pandemic, the Trump administration is continuing to attack undocumented immigrants and is tightening legal pathways to immigration.