Anti-war

Detroit demonstration against US imperialism in West Asia
Domestic News

Detroit Demonstration Against the US-Israeli War on Iran

March 11, 2026 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On Saturday. February 28, 2026, people gathered at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit to protest against the United States and Israeli bombing of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The protest was […]
Strike banner in Ancona, reading: "The port that resists wars, rearmament, and fascist laws."
International News

Mediterranean dockworkers launch historic international strike

February 17, 2026 fwstaff
By Ana Vračar Dockworkers in more than 20 ports across the Mediterranean marked a historic moment today as they launched an international day of strike and protest against war and rearmament. Dockers also protested the […]
Boat off Venezuela sunk by Pentagon strike on September 2, 2025
Domestic News

People’s Organization for Progress says No to war in Venezuela

December 26, 2025 fwstaff
By People’s Organization for Progress The People’s Organization For Progress announced today its opposition to attempts by the Trump administration to provoke a war with Venezuela. “It is clear to us from both his actions […]
Detroit activists braved bitter cold to stand in solidarity with Venezuela against US imperialism
Domestic News

Detroiters protest US attacks on Venezuela

December 14, 2025 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff Detroit activists came out in bitter cold to stand in solidarity with Venezuela against the latest attacks on that nation. Responding to a call by the Anti-Fascist Organizing Coalition they held […]
International News

WFTU 2025 Mayday Declaration

April 20, 2025 fwstaff
The International Class-oriented Trade Union Movement, the workers, and the militant unions all over the globe honor with struggles the 139th anniversary of the workers’ struggle in Chicago in 1886.  The World Federation of Trade […]
Domestic News

22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally and March

December 1, 2024 fwstaff
By Detroit MLK Committee For Immediate Release Event: 22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally & March Location: St. Matthew’s-St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodard Avenue at Holbrook Date & Time: Mon. Jan. 20, 2025, 12 […]
Domestic News

Debbie Johnson, ¡Presente!

June 17, 2024 fwstaff
UPDATE – LOCATION and TIME change: The celebration of the life of Debbie Johnson will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10am at the North Rosedale Park Community House, 18445 Scarsdale St., Detroit, […]
Domestic News

The Emerging Grassroots Labor Anti-Zionist Struggle

March 25, 2024 fwstaff
  By Gerry Scoppettuolo On February 16 seven U.S. International Unions announced the formation of the National Network for a Ceasefire in Palestine (https://www.laborforceasefire.org/). Most of these internationals had signed the earlier labor call issued […]
Paul Robeson hands over We Charge Genocide petition to the UN in 1951
Domestic News

Before and Beyond Vietnam: African American History Month Series #9

March 4, 2024 fwstaff
By Abayomi Azikiwe Even though the United States government, in its propaganda during World War II, suggested that there would be greater freedoms for African Americans in the wake of the defeat of European fascism […]
Dearborn Manor rally Rev. Robert Smith
Domestic News

Dearborn Rally Says “Stop Genocide in Palestine, Ceasefire Now!”

March 4, 2024 fwstaff
By Fighting Words Staff On Sunday, February 25, 2024, a rally was held at the Dearborn Manor, located in the suburb on the western border with Detroit, to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Speakers […]