One of the major differences between the workers movement in the US and in the European countries is that we have never had a mass workers’ party in the US (which, incidentally, […]
The Democrats, from Ferguson to Gaza
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, Congresswoman Barbara Lee held a fund raiser here in Oakland. Lee, a member of the Black Congressional Caucus, is one of the most liberal members of the US […]
Sunday 8-17: Tear gas fired on protesters in Ferguson
Here is a scene from the night of Sunday, 7/17. Things were spirited and angry but totally peaceful, until the police shot off their tear gas. They first claimed that molotov cocktails […]
“The unions should come out and help us…”
“The unions should come out and help us…. and as you know, in all the plants where they have unions is where minorities do the best.”
Keeping the people off the streets
Malik Shabazz promises to keep the people off the streets.
“It’s needed now…”
“It’s needed now because a lot of the social issues have been covered up over the years.”
A Young man nails it
This young man in Ferguson explains it all in a few sentences. Another of the young leaders rising up.
Youth leadership
A new leadership is rising up, and that’s why the cops and politicians wanted to nip it in the bud… But they will fail.
Sunday night tear gas attack
Here is a short video of the police tear gas attack against protesters on Sunday (8/16) night. The police excuse was that there had been gun shots – an excuse that the […]
Retake QT Lot?
Question to the people in Ferguson: Does it make sense to organize to retake the QT lot? When I was there it was such a center for everything. That’s why they shut […]