Puerto Rican labor activist Lawrence Reyes was an unwavering opponent of U.S. colonialism, supporter of immigrant rights, and defender of women leaders.
women & feminism
“Hands off abortion medications!” says National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice
Tell U.S. pharmacies not to bow down to right-wing intimidation! Sign the petition here.
Support the call for labor to take emergency action for reproductive justice
Spread the National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice’s open letter to AFL-CIO President Elizabeth Shuler
Spontaneous Movement of Afghan Women
Statement calls for much-needed international solidarity.
Letters to the editor, February 2023
Readers weigh in on cryptocurrency and other topics.
The Woman King — worthy of a watch and an Oscar
A gloriously textured portrait of the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the early 1820s, scandalously shut out by the Academy.
Feminist revolutions in Iran and Afghanistan hold lessons for the world
What can be learned from brave women activists fighting for their rights, and what can be done to help.
Teamsters Women’s Conference: a first-hand account of unionists on the move
Reporting on and celebrating the everyday organizers who are the backbone of the labor movement.
Iranian women ignite mass revolt
Young women, students and oppressed nationalities lead a nationwide united front against corrupt, misogynist mullahs.
End the suppression and detention of protesting women
As the Taliban steps up its crackdown against women protesters, the Spontaneous Movement of Afghan Women asks for the support of feminists internationally.