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United States Continues Imperialist Policies Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

April 5, 2020 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Countries throughout the globe are focusing on the eradication of the COVID-19 pandemic which has infected nearly a million people and killed over 45,000. During the early phase of the detection of […]
Oakland County in metropolitan Detroit where COVID-19 cases are speading
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Coronavirus: Detroit Impacted Severely by Pandemic

April 3, 2020 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe On March 12, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Michigan ordering public buildings and educational institutions closed for three weeks. By Monday, March 16, restaurants were closed for […]
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COVID-19 Reaches Santa Rita Jail With No Comprehensive Plans for Prevention or Further Releases

April 2, 2020 fwstaff
IWOC Oakland – Press release March 28, 2020 Just over a week into the “shelter in place” directive that is now statewide, COVID-19 has reached Santa Rita Jail. The County confirmed on March 26 that […]
Detroit demonstration against water shutoff on July 18, 2014
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Moratorium on Water Shut-offs in Detroit Long Overdue

March 26, 2020 fwstaff
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
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Elections 2020: Democratic Party Leadership Attempts to Destroy Sanders Campaign Again

March 21, 2020 fwstaff
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 […]
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Coronavirus: Feed the people, starve the Pentagon!

March 20, 2020 fwstaff
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 […]
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Moratorium NOW! Coalition raises Coronavirus/COVID-19 Demands

March 19, 2020 fwstaff
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 […]
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Cassandra Devereaux Campaign Announces Election Results

March 17, 2020 fwstaff
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! […]
Detroit International Women's Day participants on March 7, 2020
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International Women’s Day Honors Legacy of Harriet Tubman

March 16, 2020 fwstaff
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 Fight for $15 placard during general strike on March 6, 2020
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Fight for $15 Workers Stage One Day Strike

March 15, 2020 fwstaff
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 […]