A mid west carpenter reports having several discussions with co-workers about the Michael Brown case. He says that the co-workers (all white) at first defend the police. “Are you kidding?” he asks […]
“You can’t have capitalism without racism.”
Thoughts on the Human Brain
(Note: There is a discussion on the Socialistdiscussion e mail list about a review of the film “Lucy”, which led to a discussion on the workings of the human brain. Below are […]
An Incredible Statement
“When these funerals are over, those responsible will be called on the carpet and held accountable.” Patrick Lynch, head of NYC Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association referring to New York’s mayor, Bill de Blasio With […]
“Thin Blue Line” Returns to the Offensive
It was inevitable that they would counter-attack. After the exoneration of Darren Wilson (who killed Michael Brown) was announced, everybody from President Obama to the Wall St. Journal hoped that would be […]
Two New York Cops Shot
We have just received news that a young black man, Ismaaiyl Brinsley, has reportedly shot and killed two New York cops in revenge for the police murder of Eric Garner. This will […]
Religious fanatics groups: the fascists in the making
by Farooq Tariq, General Secretary, Awami Workers Party of Pakistan It was the most deadly attack on any school by religious fanatics. 146 were killed in a Peshawar Army Public School, including […]
High School Students Organize in Oakland, CA
Chanting “We need justice” and explaining “we’re tired of that s__t. We’re not going to take it anymore,” hundreds of high school students in Oakland marched and rallied to protest police violence […]
Oakland protests whitewash in Ferguson
The first night after the Ferguson Grand Jury decided to let officer Darren Wilson get away with murder, Oaklanders protested by blocking the freeway.
Black Lives Matter in Oakland, CA
“The momentum that this movement is building is unstoppable.” That was the message of one of the speakers at the rally to to assert that black lives matter and that a new movement […]
Are You a Union Member?
printible version here: Are you a union member