Articles by fwstaff

Thousands lost their government and non-government jobs during the “Lavender Scare”
Domestic News

It CAN Happen Here

June 2, 2024 fwstaff
By Gerry Scoppettuolo Gay Pride month 2024 approaches in the United States in a political environment of both militant resistance and deep foreboding. For the past 75 years the queer community has  continuously struggled to […]
People's Conference for Palestine plenary
Domestic News

Closing Statement from the People’s Conference for Palestine

June 2, 2024 fwstaff
26 May 2024 A few hours ago, in Rafah, the Zionist occupation bombed a camp of displaced Palestinians sheltering in a so-called humanitarian zone. We call it a camp, but in reality it is a […]
South African lawyers at the ICJ
International News

ICJ Rules Against Israel Saying Rafah Siege Must End Immediately

June 2, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe In another decision at the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ), the judges ruled 13-2 that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) must end its bombing operations and blockade in the city […]
SJP WSU encampment
Domestic News

State Repression and Palestine Solidarity

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe A nationally coordinated effort to shut down Palestine solidarity encampments across the United States on university and college campuses has further exposed the links between imperialism and the ongoing genocide which has […]
Margaret Kimberley addresses the UN Security Council
International News

Western Arms Supplies to Ukraine Prevent Peaceful Solutions

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Margaret Kimberley Margaret Kimberley, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, was invited to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 20, 2024, as a civil society representative. The subject of the meeting was […]
Kevin "Rashid" Johnson poster, 2005
International News

ISRAEL A SOCIETY OF HUMAN SHIELDS (2024)

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Kevin “Rashid” Johnson The Zionists kill Palestinian children claiming terrorists attack from behind civilians yet they created Israel use it as a whole society of human shields a nation of settlers where Jewish identity […]
Doctors Against Genocide Panel on Medical Advocacy two women at panel
Domestic News

Inaugural Conference of Doctors Against Genocide Held

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On May 18, 2024, the first conference of Doctors Against Genocide took place at the Dearborn Performing Arts Center, right outside the city of Detroit. The event was organized by physicians, […]
Former political prisoner Rev. Edward Pinkney is fighting water shutoffs in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Domestic News

Appeal from Rev. Pinikney in Benton Harbor

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Rev. Edward Pinkney Black Autonomy Network Community Organization (BANCO) led the fight to solve Benton Harbor’s lead in drinking water crisis. But we are now in the middle of another water crisis that is […]
Detroit People's Food Coop banner photo
Domestic News

Detroit People’s Food Co-op Holds Grand Opening

May 31, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the long-awaited Detroit People’s Food Co-op held its grand opening. The building located at 8324 Woodward Avenue at East Euclid has been open for business since […]
Mount Tambora in Indonesia
International News

FROM TAMBORA TO GAZA, TWO WORLD-CHANGING SUMMERS | VERONZA’S STIFF RESISTANCE | PAN ABOLITIONISM | NO CHILD’S LAND | BETWEEN UNSPEAKABILITY AND SILENCE | COUNTDOWN TO HISTORY

May 23, 2024 fwstaff
FROM TAMBORA TO GAZA, TWO WORLD-CHANGING SUMMERS to Mary Shelley who authored the narrative of an era to Lord Byron who helped the Greeks fight for their independence to Refaat Alareer and the recently killed […]