Tithi Bhattacharya What the election says about what’s next Most of us will have breathed a sigh of relief at the trouncing of the Republicans, but our movements face new challenges ahead.
Steve Leigh Hostess workers draw a line After years of accepting concessions from Hostess Brands, bakery workers said "Enough!" and walked off the job.
Readers’ View Fighting for Mary Thorson’s legacy Mary Thorson was a young teacher whose on-the-job bullying contributed to her suicide. She deserves justice.
Lance Selfa Blue votes, bluebloods and other election facts An SW writer explains how the Democrats' core voters sealed the Republicans' fate--but re-elected a president who will continue austerity.
Gary Lapon The storm is still taking a toll Tens of thousands of people in New York and New Jersey remain displaced or stuck in homes without basic services.
Nicole Colson Delusional, but still spewing hate In spite of our criticisms of Obama, it was a joy to watch the professional bigots of the Republicans slouching toward despair.
Sahra Wagenknecht Striking across European borders Unions in Portugal, Cyprus, Spain, Italy and other countries are planning coordinated strike action against austerity.
Mark Clements Torture victims must finally get justice Activists are demonstrating to win justice for the men who were the victims of a decades-old Chicago police torture ring.
Statement Solidarity with Russian leftists Left-wing activists are asking supporters around the world to join International Days of Solidarity against repression in Russia.
Jen Roesch Suffering in the shadow of Wall Street An invisible catastrophe is unfolding for thousands of victims of Hurricane Sandy--a dozen or so miles from the world capital of high finance.
