Capitalism Kills — Literally

Researchers have shown that utility disconnections, like evictions, have led to quantifiable excess cases of Covid-19, and even death. Just another year under capitalism.

Another Anti-Asian Hate Crime: NYC Attack Latest in Wave of Racist Violence

This week saw yet another brutal attack on an Asian woman, this time in New York City. The incident is part of a nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, fuelled by U.S. imperialism and anti-Chinese chauvinism. 

Undocumented Workers Are on Hunger Strike in New York City

Dozens of undocumented immigrants are on hunger strike in New York City — many of them essential workers who worked all through the pandemic. Part of the “Fast for the Forgotten” which began on March 16, the hunger strikers  are primarily vendors, restaurant workers and delivery service workers. They are demanding that the upcoming state […]

Witnesses Agree: Chauvin Murdered Floyd, Ignoring their Pleas

During the first few days of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, we’ve learned that the “crime” George Floyd was accused of could have been handled with a ticket under standard policing protocol, and that the cops refused to let a trained EMT save Floyd’s life. No wonder: taking the lives of Black men is standard operating procedure for police departments across the country.

1,100 Mine Workers in Alabama Are Going on Strike

After the failure of contract negotiations, 1,100 mineworkers in West Alabama with United Mine Workers are going on strike against Warrior Met Coal.

When a Hedge Fund Fails in Capitalism’s Casino, Workers Take a Hit

The collapse of a little-known hedge fund is a reminder that even if workers don’t spend their own time or money directly gambling in the capitalist casino known as the “markets,” the money the wealthy use to play pretty much all comes from us.

For the Right to a Trans Childhood: Arkansas Passes Deadly Anti-Trans Bill

Arkansas is one of many states that are trying to dangerously restrict that ability of trans* youth to access gender-affirming healthcare. This is just another step in a larger assault on trans* rights as part of the culture wars that Republicans hope will rally their base and bring them back to power.

Legislators Ramp Up Their War on Voting Rights

Republicans in Georgia have passed a sweeping set of discriminatory voting restrictions. The working class must fight for the right to vote — the most basic right of capitalist democracy — making sure everyone has access to the ballot.

The Vote for an Amazon Union Ends Today, But the Struggle Has Just Begun

Left Voice has been in Alabama for over a week speaking to workers and activists about the Amazon union and standing in solidarity with the struggle. As the union vote ends today, the struggle has just begun.