NATO's new world order

Eric Ruder — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The leaders of the world's most powerful military alliance will meet behind barricades and swarms of police--while thousands march in dissent.

They executed Alan Blueford

Adam Balogh — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:04:00 -0500

The family of Alan Blueford is demanding justice after the Oakland police gunned down the unarmed teenager.

After Amendment 1 in North Carolina

Trish Kahle — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

An anti-marriage equality referendum passed on Election Day, but the response from LGBT rights supporters was immediate.

Drones, missiles and gunships

Dave Zirin — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

London during the Olympics will see "the biggest mobilization of military and security forces since the Second World War."

A view from the shop floor

Jenna Woloshyn — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In Autoworkers Under the Gun, Gregg Shotwell provides important lessons for rank-and-file activists in any industry.

Hilton workers rally for union

Rick Greenblatt — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:01:00 -0500

Some 100 hotel workers and their supporters picketed in front of a San Diego Hilton Hotel to kick off a fight for union recognition.

We want justice for Brandy

Francois Hughes and Jessica Hansen-Weaver — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Opponents of anti-LGBT violence are speaking out following the shooting death of Brandy Martell in Oakland, Caif.

Big trouble at Diamond Jamie's casino

Alan Maass — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says his bank blew billions of dollars on a reckless gamble--proving that casino capitalism is alive and well.

A summit to represent us

Eric Kerl — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:03:00 -0500

More than 800 activists came together for the People's Summit to kick off a week of anti-NATO events in Chicago.

Québec students stay defiant

Richard Fidler — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Québec students entered the fourth month of their strike by rejecting a government offer that failed to meet any of their demands.

NYC protests for the mothers

Lichi D'Amelio — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:02:00 -0500

Three actions during Mother's Day weekend highlighted the pain mothers endure when the NYPD brutalizes their children.

Who do Cuba's unions defend?

Sam Farber — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

An independent union movement is a necessity in Cuba's transition toward a new model of economic exploitation.

Drawing the line at CPS Energy

Jeff Higgins — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

IBEW members at CPS Energy voted a resounding "no" to a proposed contract that was filled with concessions.

What took him so long?

Gary Lapon, Alan Maass and Derron Thweatt — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Barack Obama has gotten a deluge of praise for finally coming out in favor of same-sex marriage--but does he really deserve it?

SYRIZA's message to Europe

Alexis Tsipras — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The leader of the Coalition of the Radical Left underlines the party's determination to scrap devastating austerity measures.

A failure to indict killer police

Don Lash — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A grand jury decision not to indict any police officers in the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. has sparked outrage.

Winning water in Portland

Jamie Partridge — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:03:00 -0500

Portland activists who are organizing to keep Alicia Jackson in her home hope they have chalked up another victory.

Can a reformer win Mexico's presidency?

Edgar Esquivel — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Andres Manuel López Obrador is again promising programs to aid workers and the poor as he campaigns for president.

Brevard rallies for teachers

Tyler Simonds — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:01:00 -0500

Dozens of union members and Occupy activists came together in Brevard, Fla., to rally for a pay raise for all teachers.

Countering anti-choice lies

Michelle Farber — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Some 75 pro-choice protesters picketed a lecture titled, "Do women have too many rights?" at the University of Washington.

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