United States
“This is Our House”: Voices from the Hunts Point Market Strike
"Right now, there are 60 trucks out there and they don’t have people to unload them. Why? Because they need us."
Tatiana Cozzarelli
January 22, 2021In the Final Hours of His Term, Trump Pardons Former Aides and Other Capitalist Criminals
Donald Trump issued a list of pardons and commutations in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. It’s mostly a rogue’s gallery of right-wing former aides and capitalist financiers and politicians who have enriched themselves through scams, fraud, and assaults on democracy.
Rose Lemlich
January 20, 2021Biden’s Inauguration Speech: Empty Platitudes and (Neoliberal) Unity
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. In his speech, he spoke very little about politics, policy, or the actual situation facing millions of people. Instead, he spoke in vague terms about the need for “democracy” and “unity” as he began his attempt to restore faith in America’s institutions.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
January 20, 2021Imperialism is Bipartisan: Biden Recognizes Juan Guaidó as President of Venezuela
The Biden administration will continue to recognize Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela and maintain devastating sanctions. For Venezuelans, there is no lesser evil --- imperialism is bipartisan.
Otto Fors
January 20, 2021Democrats Deported MF DOOM, Then Added Him to Inaugural Playlist After His Death
MF DOOM was deported to the UK in 2010 and then denied re-entry to the U.S. by the Obama administration. Yet, his music is on the inaugural playlist for Joe Biden.
Julia Wallace
January 20, 2021Now It’s Time to Fight Biden
Joe Biden will become president today. This is not the time to celebrate or to go back to ignoring politics. It’s time to re-double our efforts, unite our struggles, and refuse to be satisfied with any crumbs tossed our way.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
January 20, 2021Healthcare Workers Stand in Solidarity With Hunts Point Terminal Market Strike
Some 1,400 workers at Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx — the largest wholesale produce market in the world — are on strike, demanding wage increases and better health benefits. The strikers, organized by Teamsters Local 202, include dock workers, warehouse workers, truck drivers, and others who are demanding a $1/hour increase in wages […]
Left Voice
January 19, 2021Biden’s Task: Restore U.S. Institutions and Get Back to the Business of Global Domination
Trump’s presidency has delegitimized certain institutions of the American state, both at home and abroad. Joe Biden has been given the task of restoring that legitimacy. Nothing short of U.S. global hegemony is at stake.
Sybil Davis
January 19, 2021Cops at the Capitol — Racist Mob in Our Ranks!
The labor movement must unite against fascists and police, who are enemies of the working class and oppressed. Below is a statement from SEIU Drop the Cops regarding the attack on the Capitol.
Left Voice
January 18, 2021“Fortress D.C.” Has Nothing to Do With Keeping People Safe
The nation’s capital has become a militarized zone in the runup to Inauguration day on January 20. But this is all about protecting the government and nothing to do with protecting the Washington’s working-class residents, who have been living in “Fortress D.C.” since the attacks of 9/11.
B.C. Daurelle
January 17, 2021