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Supreme Court attacks labor’s right to strike
By Chris Fry On June 1, the Supreme Court made another decision eroding the rights of workers to struggle for better pay and working conditions. “Another” is the appropriate word because the Supreme Court, of […]
World Refugee Day Marked by 108 Million Being Displaced
By Abayomi Azikiwe June 20th of every year is commemorated as World Refugee Day, an acknowledgment of those who have fled their countries of birth to seek relief from dangerous conditions which are human in […]
Ukraine Offensive – Week Three
By David Sole As the Ukrainian offensive, now in its third week, seems to have stalled, new revelations expose how the U.S. torpedoed a signed peace agreement back in March 2022. Battlefield reports from both […]
What to do about Trump?
By David Sole If we had a government run by and for workers and oppressed people there would be no question and no delay in delivering justice to Donald J. Trump. In fact the vile […]
African Peace Initiative Seeks to End War in Eastern Europe
By Abayomi Azikiwe African Union (AU) member-states have refused to remain silent on the crisis between the Russian Federation and Ukraine since the beginning of the special military operation in late February 2022. As founding […]
Behind the Unrest in Senegal: Economic Distress and the Shifting Character of Global Politics
By Abayomi Azikiwe Senegal was the scene of demonstrations and widespread property damage in the wake of the conviction of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko who was tried by the courts in absentia in early June. […]
Justice for Nizar Banat: National Tour for Palestine
By Fighting Words staff Supporters of Palestine liberation gathered in Detroit tonight to hear the brother of slain Palestinian activist Nizar Banat and members of Lawyers for Justice who are touring the United States. […]
Weak Early Performance in Ukraine Offensive
By David Sole The second week of Ukraine’s spring offensive has shown, so far, few gains and serious losses. Intense fighting began on June 4 and 5 with Ukrainian reconnaissance columns probing Russian defenses in […]
Debt ceiling deal means austerity for workers and the poor
By Chris Fry With tremendous media fanfare, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy agreed to allow the so-called “debt ceiling” to be raised until 2025. Despite assuring the public that cutting […]