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Hurwitz and Syeda Davidson at the MCHR Annual Meeting, June 26, 2025.
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Can the First Amendment Protect People from Imposition of Fascism?

July 2, 2025 fwstaff
  Note: These remarks were made during a panel discussion entitled “The Attack: Our First Amendment Rights” which was sponsored by the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR) on Thursday June 26, 2025. The event […]
Rep. McIver arriving at court on June 25
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Social justice group joins rally to support Congresswoman McIver

July 1, 2025 fwstaff
By People’s Organization For Progress The People’s Organization For Progress (POP) is calling upon the public to rally in support Congresswoman LaMonica McIver during her federal court hearing today. The rally will take place Wednesday […]
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman (killed) and Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman (wounded) - gunned down by Trump supporter
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Political Arrests, Assassinations, Troops in the Streets Coming from Trump Regime

June 24, 2025 fwstaff
By David Sole The fascist character of the Trump regime is coming into sharper focus as mass protests sweep across the United States. The rhetoric and actions of the president are encouraging and unleashing targeted […]
National Guard at Kent State U, May 4, 1970. Trump wants to bring back those days
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Trump Budget Aims for Expanded Police State

June 3, 2025 fwstaff
By David Sole Most media coverage has directed public attention to the cuts in Medicaid and Medicare in Trump’s new budget proposal. This is certainly a serious concern to poor and working people across the […]
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, being persecuted by Trump administration
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Civil rights group condemns charges brought against Congresswoman McIver

May 21, 2025 fwstaff
By People’s Organization for Progress (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE The following statement was issue by Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization For Progress: […]
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaking to press the day after his being assaulted, arrested and detained by ICE agents
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Trump Executive Order Lays Basis for Fascist Coup

May 15, 2025 fwstaff
By David Sole An Executive Order issued by Donald Trump on April 28, 2025 takes a giant step toward a military takeover of the United States government. The document is titled “Strengthening and unleashing America’s […]
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Victory in Ann Arbor: Dismissed Felony Charges Expose State Weakness, Fuel Global Struggle for Liberation

May 14, 2025 fwstaff
By Sammie Lewis The recent dismissal of felony charges against those of us charged from protesting during the University of Michigan’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment is not just a legal victory, it is a testament to […]
Protests in Thomas Paine Park against the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil
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Deporting Dissent: The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Persecution of Pro-Palestine Activists

April 29, 2025 fwstaff
By Ramzy Baroud While US activists advocating for justice in Palestine deserve unwavering support and defense for their profound courage and humanity, Americans must also recognize that they, and the remnants of their democracy, are […]
Immigrants deported to El Salvador prison without due process
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New Steps on the Road to Fascism

March 23, 2025 fwstaff
By David Sole We are only 58 days into the current Trump regime. From day one there have been numerous outrageous, overreaching and downright illegal actions by the chief executive and his minions. Now we […]
Mahmoud Khalil
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Columbia complicit in Trump arrest of student leader Mahmoud Khalil

March 13, 2025 fwstaff
By Ali Abunimah Update A federal judge in New York issued a ruling on Monday afternoon that the government cannot deport Mahmoud Khalil “unless and until the Court orders otherwise.” US District Judge Jesse M. […]