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The interferon project began in 1981, after Fidel met U.S. doctor Randolph Lee Clark. Photo-Granma Archives

The history of interferon in Cuba, in use today to treat Covid-19

March 29, 2020 0

Note: Interferon Alpha 2B is used to treat various cancers (e.g., leukemia, melanoma, AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma). It is also used to treat virus infections (e.g., chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, condylomata acuminata). This medication […]

Detroit demonstration against water shutoff on July 18, 2014

Moratorium on Water Shut-offs in Detroit Long Overdue

March 26, 2020 0

By Abayomi Azikiwe Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a halt to the ongoing water shut-offs in the state of Michigan in the midst of a global healthcare crisis spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Detroit […]

unionists at the Sanders rally on March 6, 2020 at TCF Conference Center in Detroit

Elections 2020: Democratic Party Leadership Attempts to Destroy Sanders Campaign Again

March 21, 2020 0

By Abayomi Azikiwe A series of Democratic primaries in the race for the party nomination has resulted in more victories for former United States Vice-President Joe Biden. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who was leading […]

Coronavirus: Feed the people, starve the Pentagon!

March 20, 2020 0

By Chris Fry As millions of workers and poor are desperately facing a catastrophic loss of income from the Coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the country and the world, now is the time to examine […]

Moratorium NOW! Coalition raises Coronavirus/COVID-19 Demands

March 19, 2020 0

Statement by Moratorium NOW! Coalition The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has exposed for the whole world to see the inhumanity and inadequacy of the U.S. healthcare system and the many injustices suffered by working […]

Cassandra Devereaux Campaign Announces Election Results

March 17, 2020 0

By Cassandra Devereaux for California State Assembly District 14 Campaign Vallejo, California, 3/13/20 – We’re excited to announce the preliminary results for Cassandra Devereaux’s campaign, and want to thank you very much for your support! […]

Haitians courageously demonstrated their support for Aristide

Remembering The 2004 Coup in Haiti

March 16, 2020 0

By Robert Roth, Haiti Action Committee On February 29, 2004, the democratically elected government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti was overthrown by a violent coup. This was the second U.S.-sponsored coup against a popularly […]

Detroit International Women's Day participants on March 7, 2020

International Women’s Day Honors Legacy of Harriet Tubman

March 16, 2020 0

By Abayomi Azikiwe There was a lively celebration of International Women’s Day in Detroit on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The feature film “Harriet” was shown on the life, times and monumental contributions of anti-slavery organizer, […]

Detroit Third Wet'suwet'en solidarity action on March 2, 2020

Third Week of Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en at Windsor-Detroit Tunnel

March 15, 2020 0

By Fighting Words Detroit Staff These photographs were taken on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the third weekly demonstration in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation people waging a protracted struggle in British Columbia, Canada […]

Detroit Fight for $15 placard during general strike on March 6, 2020

Fight for $15 Workers Stage One Day Strike

March 15, 2020 0

By Fighting Words Detroit Staff These photographs were taken on Friday. March 6, 2020 in Detroit as workers gathered as part of a nationwide Fight for $15 strike around the United States. Workers are demanding […]

Detroit City Council public hearing on property tax crisis, March 3, 2020

“Cut the Damn Check!”

March 15, 2020 0

By Detroit Fighting Words Staff A public hearing petitioned by the People’s Slate to address their proposals on the over assessments and illegal payments of property taxes by homeowners in Detroit, attracted hundreds of people […]

Rafael Cancel Miranda – Presente

March 14, 2020 0

By Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Today, March 2, the beloved Puerto Rican Patriot Rafael Cancel Miranda has left us, surrounded by the love of his family and his people. All his life he […]