Edgar Esquivel Turning up the heat in Local 952 A grassroots rebellion in a Southern California Teamster local is putting pressure on do-nothing union leaders--and sending a message to employers, too.
Suzy Babb Berkeley hunger strikers oppose SB 1070 UC-Berkeley students and workers are engaged in an ongoing hunger strike in opposition to Arizona's new anti-immigrant law.
Antonis Davanellos Greece’s workers revolt The greatest working-class mobilization in decades shut down the Greek economy as the country's parliament rammed through sweeping budget cuts.
Eric Ruder The Times Square bomb frenzy The car bomb that failed to detonate in Times Square has led to a new round of attacks on Arabs and Muslims--and everyone's civil liberties.
Paul D’Amato Solidarity, struggle and socialists Contrary to those who try to portray socialists as "interlopers" in movements, our outlook is what makes us among their most committed fighters.
Dave Zirin Los Suns also rise Anyone who believes sports can't be an effective platform for social justice needed only to watch Wednesday night as "Los Suns" of Phoenix took to the court.
Interview: Tom Owens Keeping up the unity at Boron Union workers at a plant run by mining giant Rio Tinto in California's Mojave Desert have been locked out for more than 100 days.
Jim Plank Protesting evictions in Chicago Around two dozen activists and supporters of a mother of five who is currently facing eviction gathered to raise their voices in protest.
Gary Lapon Rallying to make ENDA inclusive Over 70 people rallied on the steps of Northampton City Hall to demand passage of a transgender-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Ashley Smith Why Gates is wrong about reparations Prominent Black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. has intervened on the question of reparations for slavery--unfortunately, on the wrong side.
