Labor stalwart Lonnie Nelson dies at 83
She was 83 years old and was active in the people's movements and in her Communist Party club until stricken by a stroke a few days before her death, Feb. 12.
Pete Seeger and American communism
The death of Pete Seeger has sparked a worldwide outpouring of love, affection and appreciation for the life and legacy of this great artist, activist, humanitarian and socialist.
Spanish Civil War vet still struggling at 98
Interview with Del Berg who served in the famed Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War and is a long-time activist in the labor and peace movements.
One year after Newtown and I am still angry
One year ago we all were stunned by the horrific event at a little elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
Determined to make a difference, a tribute to comrade Debbie Bell
Through years of struggle, Debbie Bell made a difference. And our party the struggle has moved forward and is that much stronger and influential because of comrades like Debbie.
1917 Russian Revolution: What the world has lost
It has been 96 years since the Russian Revolution and 22 years since the Soviet Union, collapsed and broke into pieces, and the world lost much in that collapse.
Workplace discrimination has no place in America, pass ENDA now
In 2013, it's difficult to believe that in many parts of the country, it's legal to fire workers for their sexual orientation or gender identity. I
$5.2 billion McDonald's CEO has $8.25 per hour mom arrested
Her treatment is one of many examples of how the gap between the rich and the poor isn't just a modern phenomenon; these days it's grown into a chasm.
In New York, Lhota leans right
Lhota has a big problem: he wants to continue Bloomberg's pro Wall Street policies, but to get votes he must paint himself as a liberal. It appears that tactic is not going to fly.
ALEC tries new gerrymandering efforts in Ohio counties
The ALEC forces are now subjecting Ohio counties with a strong organized labor base, to an onslaught of proposed changes in county government which, if passed, will abolish countywide election of county leaders.
