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A visit to Xinjiang, China / Accomplishments belie U.S. propaganda

Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China U.S. propaganda is powerful. Responding to an increase in U.S. attacks on China, a delegation was organized by the China / U.S. Solidarity Network, which then visited China from May 11 to May 31. Sara Flounders and Arjae Red with Young Pioneers in Urumqi, May 2023. One focus of the…

Seattle Pride sells out to Starbucks, blocks ad against union busting

An ad against union busting submitted by Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) to the Seattle Pride Guide has been rejected, after Seattle Pride made the decision to side with corporations against LGBTQ+ workers. The ad, which was co-signed by 23 labor and community organizations, said, “Workers rights are trans and queer rights” and “Starbucks: you can’t…

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Erdogan, un barco que podría seguir navegando en un mar de contradicciones

El autor es un diplomático venezuelano y analista antiimperialista. Twitter:@sergioro0701  La coalición que apoyó al presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan obtuvo la victoria en las elecciones presidenciales de Türkiye (Turquía) realizadas el pasado domingo 28 de mayo. Aunque en esta segunda vuelta el triunfo de Erdogan era esperado, resultó una sorpresa el amplio apoyo que recibió…

Exposed: Disturbing Details of New Pentagon “Perception Management Office”

Ken Klippenstein, an investigative journalist at The Intercept, has exposed how the Pentagon very quietly launched a new internal division, dubbed the “Influence and Perception Management Office” (IPMO), in March. Its existence is not strictly secret, although there has been no official announcement of its launch, let alone an explanation from Department of Defense (DoD)…

PDF of June 8 issue

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Workers World suspended printing and mailing of the newspaper in March 2020. We have continued publishing articles on workers.org, along with a weekly PDF of what would have been the printed version. We are pleased to announce that we have resumed printing and mailing on a monthly basis, for now.…

Militarizing the Arctic

Think cutting shipping time from six weeks to less than three weeks is attractive to manufacturers? The Northern Sea Route through the Arctic can do just that, thanks in part to climate change. But sanctions have at least temporarily ruled out that option. Until very recently the U.S. media coverage of the Arctic has focused…

Anti-fascist Pride demo denounces ‘Moms for Liberty’

Home » LGBTQ2+ liberation » Anti-fascist Pride demo denounces ‘Moms for Liberty’ Jazmyn Henderson speaking outside Marriott in Philadelphia, June 2, 2023. Philadelphia An anti-fascist Pride event was held outside the Marriott hotel in downtown Philadelphia June 2, to tell the fascist group “Moms for Liberty” (M4L) that they are not welcome here. Moms for…

China and Palestine: No To ‘Piecemeal Crisis Management’

Remarks by China’s United Nations Ambassador, Geng Shuang, on the situation in Occupied Palestine on May 24 were impeccable in terms of their consistency with international law. Compared to the United States’ position, which perceives the UN, and particularly the Security Council, as a battleground to defend Israeli interests, the Chinese political discourse reflects a…

Atlantans vow to ‘Stop Cop City’

June 4 — In the days leading up to the June 5 Atlanta City Council meeting — where a final vote on the taxpayer share of the cost of building the militarized police training facility, known as “Cop City,”, is expected — one shocking revelation after another has come to light. At 5:30 a.m., June…

U.S. anti-imperialist delegation meets with Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League

Home » Global » U.S. anti-imperialist delegation meets with Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League Beijing, China Workers World Party and International Action Center delegates traveled to the People’s Republic of China in May as part of an educational and political exchange organized by the China-U.S. Solidarity Network. The purpose of the delegation was multifold: to conduct…

Cleveland Pride promotes social justice

Home » LGBTQ2+ liberation » Cleveland Pride promotes social justice Thousands marched through downtown Cleveland June 3 to celebrate “Pride in the CLE,” organized by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. Cleveland Pride, June 3, 2023. (Credit: Martha Grevatt) The call to action read: “Pride in the CLE® March adheres to the grassroots ideals…

Exporting Occupation: Israeli Business is Booming in Morocco-Occupied Western Sahara

On December 22, 2020, Israel and Morocco officially normalized relations after former President Donald Trump’s administration declared occupied Western Sahara as Moroccan. In the years following, Israeli companies have boosted their business involvement in Western Sahara, suggesting the pair’s cooperation is fueling each other’s land theft. In 1975, Morocco annexed part of Western Sahara –…

‘Compromise and consensus’ − but for whom?

Home » Climate and Environmental Crisis » ‘Compromise and consensus’ − but for whom? President Joe Biden averted a default on the federal debt June 3 when he signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Biden hailed the bipartisan “compromise and consensus” that resulted in the bill being approved by the House and Senate earlier in the…

Challenges for mass workers’ movement in France’s battle over pensions

The minister strode up to the microphone, puffed up by his made-to-order suit and $200 haircut. He’ll convince the people tonight that they should work two years longer for everyone’s good, for the good of France. They’ll eat it up. From the back of the crowd he hears a noise. “Clang clang clang.” What’s that,…

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A visit to Xinjiang, China / Accomplishments belie U.S. propaganda

Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China U.S. propaganda is powerful. Responding to an increase in U.S. attacks on China, a delegation was organized by the China / U.S. Solidarity Network, which then visited China from May 11 to May 31. Sara Flounders and Arjae Red with Young Pioneers in Urumqi, May 2023. One focus of the…

Seattle Pride sells out to Starbucks, blocks ad against union busting

An ad against union busting submitted by Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) to the Seattle Pride Guide has been rejected, after Seattle Pride made the decision to side with corporations against LGBTQ+ workers. The ad, which was co-signed by 23 labor and community organizations, said, “Workers rights are trans and queer rights” and “Starbucks: you can’t…

Erdogan, un barco que podría seguir navegando en un mar de contradicciones

El autor es un diplomático venezuelano y analista antiimperialista. Twitter:@sergioro0701  La coalición que apoyó al presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan obtuvo la victoria en las elecciones presidenciales de Türkiye (Turquía) realizadas el pasado domingo 28 de mayo. Aunque en esta segunda vuelta el triunfo de Erdogan era esperado, resultó una sorpresa el amplio apoyo que recibió…

Exposed: Disturbing Details of New Pentagon “Perception Management Office”

Ken Klippenstein, an investigative journalist at The Intercept, has exposed how the Pentagon very quietly launched a new internal division, dubbed the “Influence and Perception Management Office” (IPMO), in March. Its existence is not strictly secret, although there has been no official announcement of its launch, let alone an explanation from Department of Defense (DoD)…