Publications

Our systems of transportation impact our lives in many ways. In most of the U.S. …

 The film Fruitvale Station, written and directed by 26 year-old, Oakland resident, Ryan Coogler, tells …

As budget cuts dry up state funding for public hospitals, emergency rooms and entire hospitals …

Workplaces everywhere have been starting what are called Wellness Programs. Under these programs, companies are …

We’re supposed to believe that our health is our own choice, that anytime we’re overweight …

The Obama administration presented the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as a victory for  health care …

We are beginning to see the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – what …

In the last weeks Brazil has seen the biggest protests in 20 years. People, young …

The summer months are supposed to be a time to spend with our families, possibly …

Monday was Memorial May, and if you turned on the television, or looked in the …

On Mother’s Day, more people go out to eat than usually do at any other …

One of the most important working class holidays, May Day, originated in the U.S. in …

The Famous Speeches of the Chicago Anarchists in Court August Spies (1855-1887) August Spies was born …

The Famous Speeches of the Chicago Anarchists in Court Lucy Parsons (1853-1942) Lucy Parsons was …

The Famous Speeches of the Chicago Anarchists in Court Michael Schwab (1853- 1887) Michael Schwab was …

Anytime our loved ones are killed and taken from us it is a tragedy. And …

That time of year we all dread has come and gone again. For most of …

Hong Kong, March 28 – PRESENT – More than 400 Hong Kong port workers have …

In the sports world it seems like fans are losing their teams. The Golden State …

In 1877, a strike erupted across the U.S. which newspapers called an “insurrection” and even …

Ten years ago, in March 2003, the U.S. government launched an invasion and occupation of …

For decades scientists have pointed out the dangers of climate change. But the response from …

Last week, North Dakota passed the strictest limits on abortion in the country – banning …

Lately we’ve been told that everything is turning around, the economy is recovering, unemployment is …

Once again we’re supposed to believe that the government is broke and must make our …

Warren, Michigan – February 28th Workers at a stamping plant in Warren, Michigan went on …

Hey Sports Fans… Q: Which rookie pitcher struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back …

The Flint Sit-Down Strike at General Motors in 1936-37 was the biggest strike in the …

The strike at Citroën Aulnay In France, just like in the U.S., the big auto …

Despite many victories for women over the last century – the right to vote, the …

Companies everywhere have started a new strategy to go after workers and make more money …

Super Bowl Sunday is a time we get to spend with family and friends whether …

Athens, Greece – January 25 Starting January 16th, Greek metro workers went on strike against …

Everyone has heard of Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Roy Campanella. But how …

One of the most profound struggles in the history of the U.S. was the struggle …

Egyptians are out in the streets! The regime of President Mohammad Morsi, of the Muslim …

February is Black History Month. This month will be celebrated with the media and politicians …

Last week President Obama made a speech promising empty solutions to all the mass shootings.  …

In the last week, the government has released reports which show the rate of workers’ …

For weeks now the politicians and major news companies have been going on and on …

Only a few months ago, a 24-year old male shot up a crowded movie theater …

Every year Merriam-Webster, the company which produces Webster’s dictionary, chooses a word of the year. …

Right now working people are under attack. We are having our wages and benefits cut, …

In case you haven’t noticed, the holiday season has already arrived. Everywhere we go we’re …

On November 14, Israel launched a violent military attack against the Palestinian people in Gaza. …

In 2008, when President Obama was elected for the first time, millions of people were …

The votes are coming in and every indication points towards another presidency for Barack Obama …

Many politicians have been making headlines for their ridiculous ideas about women’s bodies. In Missouri, …