Gregg Shotwell Collective bargaining or criminal conspiracy? Contracts that once gave autoworkers a decent standard of living now condemn a new generation to economic distress.
Mark Steel Substitute teachers for everyone When British public-sector workers announced their June 30 strike, parents were asked to do the teaching themselves.
Alexander Super Display of Pride in Bushwick More than 100 people marked Pride month with a march through a mainly immigrant neighborhood in New York City.
Jonathan Corin Israel blocks the freedom flotilla The Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 is stalled in Mediterranean ports after an Israeli pressure campaign--and U.S. activists are mobilizing in protest.
Lee Sustar A voice for a fighting CWA Don Trementozzi is running for secretary-treasurer of the Communications Workers of America on a platform of fighting back against concessions.
Joe Allen Free speech in the shadow of war Seventy years ago, the federal government's began an assault on the SWP and a Teamsters local under the Smith Act.
Eamonn McCann War’s first casualties When governments are furthering their war aims, the truth comes up last on the list--and so do the interests of women.
Dave Zirin The Dodgers dream goes bankrupt The Los Angeles Dodgers, arguably the most culturally significant franchise in the history of U.S. sports, is out for the count.
Alan Maass Who will make socialism? For the Marxist tradition, socialism and democracy are inseparable parts of the struggle of workers "reaching out for freedom with their own hands."
Interview: Kim Ives How the U.S. meddled in Haiti A new president has been installed in Haiti with the backing of the U.S., but the country's crisis remains as dire as ever.
