Paul D’Amato Open to capital but not labor U.S. politicians and employers have always used anti-immigrant laws not so much to prevent immigration, but to control it.
Chris Mobley Election breakthrough for a Seattle socialist In a stunning repudiation of the political status quo, a revolutionary socialist candidate in Seattle holds a narrow lead in an election for City Council.
Sarah Lynne and Benjamin Ratliffe The myth of the “cocaine mom” Alicia Beltran is fighting a Wisconsin law that criminalizes pregnant women--under the guise of protecting fetuses.
Brian Huseby The Walmart struggle goes on Walmart workers are taking to the streets again, ahead of Black Friday, to demand fair wages and better working conditions.
Keegan O’Brien Their struggles are our struggles Chelsea Manning and CeCe McDonald are examples of the capacity of ordinary people to challenge oppression.
Interview: Ken Loach There’s still trouble to cause A socialist filmmaker discusses the role that art can play in left-wing causes, including the fight for Palestinian rights.
Elizabeth Clinton and Mattie Williams Casualties of the Texas anti-abortion crusade As draconian legislation restricting abortion goes into effect in Texas, the effects of this latest assault on the right to choose are being felt.
Labor Party-Philippines They destroy and we suffer The people of the Philippines need food, water and homes, not a police force to quell their spirit to survive.
Alan Maass An unforgettable portrait of slavery 12 Years a Slave captures the everyday reality of the slave system--both its barbaric violence and its more commonplace horrors.
Ann Coleman Another step toward ENDA The U.S. Senate passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, though the bill faces an uphill battle in the House.
