United States
As Inflation Rises, Workers Have Options for Struggle
As inflation courses through the U.S. economy, the ruling class is responding with higher interest rates and other steps aimed at keeping wages lower for the workers who bear the brunt of price hikes. What demands should workers raise to fight the latest capitalist attacks on our standard of living?
Scott Cooper
January 5, 2022
From the Tea Party to Kyle Rittenhouse: The Far Right’s Advances within the Republican Party
Since Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal, he's been offered three different internships with Republican members of Congress and been invited to meet with Donald Trump. This is the latest sign that the Republican Party is embracing the far Right --- a trend that was first seen in the Tea Party.
Sybil Davis
December 3, 2021
I Was Right Not to Vote for Biden
A Left Voice editor reflects on her own decision not to vote for Joe Biden, particularly in light of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and the COP26 climate conference.
Olivia Wood
December 3, 2021
Is The Honeymoon Over? Stability and Crisis in the Biden Era
On November 7, Left Voice held a plenary to discuss the national political situation in the United States. The following is a slightly edited transcript of the opening remarks that laid the groundwork for the discussion.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
December 1, 2021
Free Julius Jones
Despite a botched and biased trial and a complete lack of evidence showing that he is guilty, the state of Oklahoma is moving forward with the execution of Julius Jones.
Carmin Maffea
November 18, 2021
IATSE Member Halyna Hutchins’s Death Is Not Just a Tragic Accident. It’s a Labor Issue
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot yesterday by a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin. Earlier that day, the film’s camera crew resigned over concerns about gun safety, among others.
Sybil Davis
October 22, 2021
When Management Threatened to Call ICE, Jack in the Box Workers Fought Back
Jack in the Box workers in Folsom, California organized rallies last week to protest wage theft, long shifts without meal breaks, and management’s threats to call ICE on workers who are organizing for better conditions.
Molly Rosenzweig
October 18, 2021
The U.S. Deported Four Thousand Haitians and Continues to Detain Thousands More
The Biden administration continues to enforce Title 42 and the Remain in Mexico program and is expediting deportations. While it evicts thousands of Haitians from the United States, another 12,000 are waiting for the courts to resolve their asylum requests.
Diana Bruja Palacios
September 29, 2021
The Demands of the Attica Uprising
The Attica Prison Uprising began on September 9, 1971 and put forward demands that are still relevant today.
Attica Prison Liberation Faction
September 9, 2021
Eviction Moratorium Expired, Millions Face Homelessness
After a half-hearted attempt to extend the eviction moratorium failed, the House of Representatives left for summer vacation.
Emma Lee
August 2, 2021