Raymond Nat Turner Masked. Armed to the teeth. SynchronizedRolexes. They left Lamborghini and MaseratiMotors purring … softly in the shadows onCapitalist Hill And then—suddenly—in sonic boom unison theyShouted at The People:UP AGAINST THE WALL—MUTHAFUKKKAS!GET ‘EM UP! THIS IS A FUCKIN STICKUP! Yo, fatso! Yeah, you. Waddle your way over to SenatorSadist. You, on the … [Read more...] about One Big Beautiful Bank Job!
Did New Yorkers say, No Mo Cuomo;No Mo Turkey Trot with Papa Cop?
Raymond Nat Turner Did New Yorkers say, No Mo Cuomo;No Mo Turkey Trot with Papa Cop?Did they say they can See something andSay something brighter’s on the horizon? Did New Yorkers say, “Change …. not spare change?”Did they say it’s way past time for Go-Go hammers? Way past timeFor symphonies of whining saws? Way past time for sawdust storms—GettingAmish—‘bout raising … [Read more...] about Did New Yorkers say, No Mo Cuomo;No Mo Turkey Trot with Papa Cop?
A Dawn that Must Break in the Face of the Western Dusk
Emiliano López Last May 9, Moscow prepared to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the heroic victory of the Red Army over Nazism. Beyond the historical importance, the most interesting spice for the current times was the political unity shown in this event by the governments of China and Russia, with a strongly critical stance towards the West and by recovering a common … [Read more...] about A Dawn that Must Break in the Face of the Western Dusk
Alligator Alcatraz
John Jiambalvo Hail America, bright city on a hill,Exemplar to the world of self-deceptionHail to the proud ingenuityOf your unspeakable crueltyPackaged as a mode of self-defense.You have reinvented concentration campsAnd made them great again for persecution.The worst of the worst who work in crummy jobsCan now expect to spend their wretched daysIn chain-link cages fit for … [Read more...] about Alligator Alcatraz
Public Schools, Climate Disasters, Workers’ Control
Don Fitz When teachers’ union president Ray Cummings told the superintendent that her plan could put students in danger, he brought together problems of excluding workers from critical decisions and schemes to use climate disasters to privatize public schools. On May 16, 2025, a tornado tore through predominantly-Black north St. Louis, killing 5, and leaving … [Read more...] about Public Schools, Climate Disasters, Workers’ Control
Does the Working Class Need A Party of Its Own?
The Billionaires and Their Minions Have Two Parties. Gary Olson Prospects for a Labor Party In June 1996, I was one of 1,500 delegates from 80 unions representing half a million workers at the Founding Convention of the Labor Party in Cleveland, Ohio. At thetime I was a member of the National Writers Union (NWU, Local 1981, affiliated with the United Auto Workers) and … [Read more...] about Does the Working Class Need A Party of Its Own?
The Militarization and Weaponization of Media Literacy
Nolan Higdon and Sydney Sullivan During President Donald Trump’s second term, education has remained a central battleground in American politics. Republicans claim that classrooms have become hotbeds of “woke” indoctrination, accusing educators of promoting progressive agendas and tolerating antisemitism. In contrast, Democrats argue that conservatives are … [Read more...] about The Militarization and Weaponization of Media Literacy
Trump, Epstein, and the Deep State
Chris Hedges “The Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files and videos is done not only to protect Trump, but the ruling class. They all belong to the same club.” The refusal by the Trump administration to release the files and videos amassed during investigations into the activities of the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein should put to rest the absurd idea, … [Read more...] about Trump, Epstein, and the Deep State
Stop Israel’s Dystopian “Humanitarian City” Plan — Before It’s Too Late
Medea Benjamin The Israeli government has just put forward one of the most brazenly genocidal schemes in modern memory — and unless we act immediately, the world will once again let it happen. As reported in Haaretz, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is proposing to force some 600,000 Palestinians — and eventually the entire population of … [Read more...] about Stop Israel’s Dystopian “Humanitarian City” Plan — Before It’s Too Late
Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives
David Andersson We are living in a particular moment where mainstream communicators want you to believe the world is in a state of permanent war — even when you are walking peacefully down your own street. Your phone relentlessly feeds you images of bombings. News channels and politicians constantly warn you of imminent danger. This is how a military culture is built. And … [Read more...] about Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives