Articles by fwstaff

Counter-protestors hold up signs in Madison, Wisconsin, on January 12.
Domestic News

People’s united struggle routs fascists in Madison, where counter-protestors demand jobs and education, not hate

January 15, 2019 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Over 200 protestors from multiple labor and community organizations gathered outside the Wisconsin state capitol in Madison on January 12 to confront about 30 members of the fascist militia grouping The […]
A Chinese lunar rover makes its way around the far side of the moon on January 3.
International News

Will the U.S. attack China? Part 4

January 15, 2019 fwstaff
By Chris Fry On January 3, the People’s Republic of China successfully landed a spacecraft with a rover on the far side of the moon. To accomplish this feat, in May, the PRC had placed […]
No Picture
International News

The U.S. retreats as Syria advances

January 6, 2019 fwstaff
By Joe Mchahwar Trump deserves no credit if U.S. troops leave Syria. The United States never fought Daesh (ISIS/ISIL/IS) in Syria, they supported it. The resistance of the Syrian people, their state, and their allies […]
Protestors stand outside District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office in Philadelphia on the evening of Friday, December 28, 2018.
Domestic News

Mumia Abu-Jamal must have justice

January 2, 2019 fwstaff
By Johnnie Stevens Supporters of imprisoned freedom fighter Mumia Abu-Jamal demonstrated on December 28 at Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office. They demanded that Krasner not try to  overturn Judge Tucker’s ruling that gives Mumia […]
Domestic News

Michigan legislature pushes through harmful policies during lame duck session

December 31, 2018 fwstaff
By David Sole December 21 marked the end of the 99th session of the Michigan legislature. Elections held on November 6 changed the face of the state’s right-wing Republican political representation and saw a furious […]
A woman wearing a yellow vest, as a symbol of French driver's and citizen's protest against higher fuel prices, waves a French flag during clashes with police.
International News

French government responds to mass protests

December 28, 2018 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe December 15 marked the fifth consecutive week where thousands of people have held marches and engaged in various forms of civil disobedience throughout France. Sparked by the imposition of a fuel tax, […]
International News

Somali war: A continuing result of United States foreign policy

December 28, 2018 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Pentagon bombing operations against the Horn of Africa state of Somalia have killed numerous people over the last several weeks under the guise of the United States “war on terrorism.” On November […]
Dorothy Brown stands up to speak at the affordable housing forum on December 11, 2018.
Domestic News

Chicago residents gather to hear mayoral candidates speak on affordable housing

December 28, 2018 fwstaff
By Katherine Cavanaugh Over one thousand working-class Chicago residents packed an assembly hall at the University of Illinois-Chicago December 11 to hear from six mayoral candidates on a topic near to the heart (and indeed, […]
Fighters from the New People’s Army stand in formation in the Sierra Madre mountain range, located east of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
International News

Communist Workers League congratulates the Communist Party of the Philippines

December 26, 2018 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff The Communist Workers League in the United States salutes and congratulates the comrades of the Communist Party of the Philippines on your 50th anniversary. We stand with you in your struggle […]
Jose Maria Sison
International News

Celebrate the 50-year achievements and sacrifices of the Filipino people’s struggle

December 26, 2018 fwstaff
By Jose Maria Sison, Founding Chairman, Communist Party of the Philippines Dear comrades and friends in Australia, Thank you for inviting me to deliver the keynote address on the occasion of your celebration of the […]