Multi-front assaults by the Trump administration take a toll on the most vulnerable, from cuts to SNAP and AmeriCorps to attacks on homeless encampments.
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El lucro frente a la asequibilidad de vivienda
En un día reciente de verano, el calor irradiaba desde el sucio pavimento de Los Ángeles.
Profit vs. housing affordability
The Economic Policy Institute argues the free market is not the answer to homelessness, and FSP agrees. So what is?
Myth-busting the post-pandemic economy
Despite the hype, workers – in particular women and people of color – continue to suffer.
What could Australians buy for the cost of a nuclear sub?
A military pact between Australia, the UK and the U.S. allows the Aussie government to waste billions of dollars purchasing nuclear submarines.
Soaring interest rates and rents: finding solutions to Australia’s housing crisis
Housing debt is among the highest in the world and homelessness is surging. But relief is possible.
Letters to the editor, June 2023
Feedback from Los Angeles on the housing crisis; praise for two new titles from Red Letter Press; critical thoughts on Australia’s Labor Party.
Jordan Neely’s death calls out for radical change
“Mayor Eric Adams’ fearmongering and unleashing of the NYPD on the unhoused emboldened the ex-marine who put Neely in a chokehold.”
LA housing campaign exposes depth of corporate-political ties
Organizers have met roadblocks, achieved successes, and learned vital lessons.
Exposing the lie of “Compassion Seattle”
This interview of Black housing activist Tye Reed reveals Seattle’s pretentious charter amendment campaign, which will not solve exploding homelessness.
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International Trade Union and Social Movement Solidarity Convoy to Ukraine
A call for endorsers and volunteers to help Ukraine get through the difficult winter ahead
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Cuba: A Socialist Dream Deferred
Traces the ups and downs of the Cuban Revolution and the critical issue of rising capitalist influence. Analyzes the main actors in Cuban society today and discusses the path forward.