Gil Veyna, a Chicano retired federal worker and lifelong political activist, takes aim at fascist-led racism and “land of the free” myths.
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Notes from the anti-fascist front
Seattle’s Jared Houston tells of traveling to Portland to help out-organize and outnumber the Proud Boys: “Uniting all the targets of bigots is the key to success.”
Working moms are never in shutdown
Oakland plumber and mother recounts the trials and tribulations of keeping it all together during Covid-19.
Packinghouse workers striking for their lives
An eyewitness column about Yakima Valley workers, led mostly by women, who fought six companies, state agencies and the virus – and won.
“Kill all women”: I don’t see the humor
Social media scorn and violent declarations against women are far from being jokes.
A different kind of water warriors
Plumber Amy Gray-Schlink tells the story of fighting for safety measures at the San Francisco Water Department.
Senior and female: a renter’s saga
An honest tale of rent hikes and expert advice on urgent reforms.
Homeless folks on campus — a humanity check
A union shop steward discusses how his college campus is dealing with issues around homelessness.
A witness to lasting ruin in Vietnam
A riveting report on visiting the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.
Return of the Red Scare
Trump & Co. are preaching against socialism. They want another Red Scare? OK! Time for all good lefties to get fearsome.
