Andrea Hektor Powell’s workers rock out to walk out ILWU Local 5 and its rank and file are building a strike fund in anticipation of next year's contract battle at Powell's Books.
Lee Sustar The cuts that will leave nothing behind State budget cuts in social services are so deep that many programs and agencies are disappearing--precisely at a moment when they're needed most.
Snehal Shingavi Social crisis stalks Pakistan The floodwaters are finally beginning to recede a month after they tore through Pakistan, but the devastation left in their wake is vast.
Brian Lenzo Mott’s strikers send out pickets Mott's workers marked their 100th day on strike with a big show of community support--and by taking their picket to other cities.
Peter Camejo Organizing the battle for Berkeley North Star, a memoir by the late Peter Camejo, tells the story of a life dedicated to struggles for justice and the fight for socialism.
Jean Whittlesey and Alessandro Tinonga Locked out but still fighting Members of UNITE HERE Local 2850 rallied on August 26--the 184th day of their lockout by the Castlewood Country Club.
Steve Leigh Fighting for a fair contract at Coke Members of Teamsters Local 117 who work for Coca Cola bottling plants in western Washington are locked in a battle for a fair and equitable contract.
Shaun Harkin The legacy of Leon Trotsky From his role in the Russian 1917 Revolution to his battle against Stalinism, Leon Trotsky made an immense contribution to the revolutionary tradition.
Interview: Naseer Aruri Peace talks on Israel’s terms A new round of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is designed to safeguard Israel's interests.
Jessica Kochick The test score witch-hunt in LA LA teachers are gearing up to protest the Los Angeles Times for publishing the names of teachers alongside their students' test scores.
