Globally, as of this writing in mid-December 2020, there have been more than 72 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 (number constantly rising), with over 1.6 million deaths. The U.S. accounts for about 19 percent of these deaths, while comprising 4 percent of the world population. …
Some claim that the solution to ending the control of the rich over the system is to get money out of politics and demand more transparency. But how would this work, when the entire system serves the interests of the rich? We need a system that operates in the interest of the majority, not the interest of a small exploiting capitalist class. While the wealthy may own everything, working people are the ones who make it all run. That is where our power lies, in the workplaces and in the streets, not in the ballot box. …
COVID-19 has caused a large temporary decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. What will it take to permanently reduce emissions? …
The protests in Belarus against Lukashenko continue. …
Democrats may claim to care about social justice, but when they have the opportunity to take action on issues such as ending contracts with ICE, their true priorities are revealed. …
Shoplifting of basic necessities is on the rise, but the real theft is by those at the top who have enriched themselves during this pandemic. …
Russia, China, and the U.S. are battling it out to see who can sink …
These two words best describe how healthcare workers across the board feel about dealing with …
Excerpted from a message from the No Justice Under Capitalism Coalition … San Quentin medical …
Could environmental toxicity be poisoning people? …
The lockdown has been devastating, especially for young people …
A Parisian police chief is so hated he’s known as “the Nazi” …
COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States, and it is likely to get worse. …
The politicians institute restrictive measures while doing nothing to help people survive financially. Meanwhile, they violate their own standards to hang out with their wealthy friends. …
Biden’s cabinet picks show that his administration will serve the interests of capital. …
We can’t depend on the government to keep people from being evicted. …
2021: What Lies Ahead – Their Plans and Ours The COVID pandemic has exposed the …
Global heating is raising sea levels around the world, although at different rates in different …
The U.S. company Tyson Foods Inc., among the largest beef, pork and chicken producers …
The Social Dilemma attempts to explain the global phenomena that is social media, describing it …
Guatemalans are saying enough is enough. …
Now, it will depend on workers to make sure guidelines are followed. …
Hundreds of millions have shown they are willing to stand together …
On December 4, 1969, Fred Hampton was murdered by Chicago police after being surveilled and …
Editorial of Convergences Revolutionnaires published by the Etincelle fraction of the New Anti-Capitalist Party (NPA) …
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