Front page from May 20, 2014

The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have announced a reconciliation agreement, but they have yet to agree on a way forward.

A New York City teachers makes the case for a "no" vote on the proposed union contract--both for love and for money.

Bill de Blasio says he's proposing the "most ambitious affordable housing program" ever--but he won't fight for all that's needed.

An Occupy activist sentenced to three months in prison after her unjust conviction calls on supporters to "raise your hand."

Fast-food workers took to the streets for their fifth day of strikes and protests in the campaign for a $15 minimum wage and a union.

With Seattle's mayor proposing a long and loophole-filled path to a $15 minimum wage, Fight for 15 activists are discussing the way forward now.

A reform candidate for Seattle Education Association president looks to the struggles ahead to build a strong union.

The contrast between a concessionary contract in New York and victories for militants in other cities highlights a strategic divide in teachers unions.

The Massachusetts Teachers Association's annual meeting elected a new president who promises to build a fighting union.

The Brown v. Board of Education decision 60 years ago was a landmark victory for civil rights--but schools today have become resegregated.

Dan Siegel's left-wing campaign for Oakland mayor represents a challenge to the disasters of the status quo.

A candidate for Portland City Council is putting a $15 minimum wage and other class issues at the center of his campaign.

In 2005, the state of California rewarded redemption with cold-blooded murder when they executed Stan Tookie Williams.

A conscientious objector explains how he came to understand that the U.S. military wasn't fighting "for freedom."

Dave Beck, leader of the West Coast Teamsters, was responsible for initiating the union's cozy relationship with UPS.

An abortion provider discusses the impact of anti-choice protests on her coworkers--and the women they serve.

Ronnie Kasrils and Cyril Ramaphosa exchanged harsh words in the run-up to the recent elections in South Africa.

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Does a compromise in San Francisco on an immediate $15 minimum wage enable working-class organization to advance?