Month: May 2023

SACP Chris Matlhako
International News

Chris Matlhako Exemplified the Legacy of National Liberation and Internationalism

May 19, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Note: These comments were delivered to a memorial webinar on the life, times and contributions of Chris Matlhako, a Central Committee member and 2nd Deputy Secretary General of the South African Communist […]
Russian troops await expected Ukraine “Spring Offensive”
International News

Both Sides Await Ukraine Offensive

May 17, 2023 fwstaff
By David Sole Both supporters and opponents of the US proxy war against the Russian Federation in Ukraine are awaiting the much talked about Ukrainian counteroffensive. The U.S. and its NATO allies have been training […]
South Africa, China and Russia naval drills
International News

South Africa, the ICC and the Global Arms Trade

May 16, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Two international issues have surfaced which are further aggravating diplomatic ties between the United States and the Republic of South Africa. The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit is […]
UAW President Shawn Fain
Domestic News

New UAW President Holds Off Endorsing Biden Until Workers Get Decent Pay in EV transition

May 16, 2023 fwstaff
By Chris Fry On May 3, newly elected United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain posted a letter to the union’s 400,000 members that the union will not give its usual endorsement to President Biden, […]
Sudan crisis continues
International News

Sudan Talks Held in Saudi Arabia Reveals Underlying Crisis of Governance

May 16, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe There have been various contours of discussions reported for the talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which commenced in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on May 6. […]
NNOC delegation
International News

NNOC brigadistas detained and harassed

May 16, 2023 fwstaff
By National Network on Cuba Several of our May Day brigadistas were detained, harassed, threatened with jail time & had electronics taken by the U.S. Customs/Border Patrol on return from Cuba today. In face of […]
Sudan democracy movement remains suppressed amid security crisis
International News

Sudan Conflict Provides Rationale for Further Imperialist Militarization

May 4, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Since April 15 hundreds of thousands of people have been dislocated in the Republic of Sudan, a strategically important state and a member of the African Union (AU). The two military structures […]
British Junior Doctors on strike
International News

2.4 Million Participate in May Day Demonstrations Across France

May 3, 2023 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe May 1 is International Workers Day and around the world people were in the streets demanding a living wage and improved conditions of employment. In France since January millions have taken part […]
Detroit May Day GEO delegation in Clark Park
Domestic News

Detroit May Day 2023 Rally & March Focused on Labor, Immigration and Antiracism

May 3, 2023 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Clark Park on the southwest side of Detroit was the scene of the annual International Workers’ Day commemoration. There was an opening rally with speakers from numerous organizations and unions operating […]
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman chairs a meeting of Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on 4 April
International News

Why the Saudis Have Called Off their israeli Wedding

May 3, 2023 fwstaff
By  Ali Abunimah, executive director of The Electronic Intifada After leading Israel’s extreme far-right to victory in last November’s elections, a buoyant Benjamin Netanyahu hoped to quickly resume Tel Aviv’s march towards full normalization with […]