Readers from both sides of the U.S. northern border weigh in on articles concerning FIFA, Mandani, and Kshama Sawant’s run for Congress.
Sports
Union bid takes center court
Women’s basketball players in Oregon are pushing for unionization as part of a national drive to organize college athletes.
Soccer yes, FIFA no; the world’s game belongs to the people
The World Cup could be the greatest display of international working-class solidarity, if the profit and power-driven interests were removed.
Saudis try sportswashing for image rehab
The royal family is using all kinds of sporting events to deflect from the country’s human rights abuses.
Women’s soccer team takes steps toward pay equity
U.S. Women’s Soccer team wins an important battle against the U.S. Soccer Federation in the war for equal pay.
The Olympic saga: profit and protest
In Tokyo, concerns about public health were trumped by the IOC’s quest for Olympic gold.
NBA players’ strike — the workers united!
Pro basketball players proved that, when united against systemic racism, they are stronger than the big-money league owners.
Big money sports — profit trumps safety
Reopen or not? With fans or not? Owners care about the money. Players and their unions care about their health and about fighting racism.
Letters to the editor — October 2019
Readers’ opinion on Freedom Socialist articles.
NFL’s massive cover-up of concussions
Outrage climbs at football league’s racism and greed
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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.