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Irshad Manji, author of The Trouble with Islam, has taken official society by storm with her attacks on the culture and politics of the Muslim and Arab world. As a South Asian lesbian who grew up alienated attending a Muslim school in Canada, she represents a multicultural voice in solidarity with the great liberal values

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American Labor: New Beginning

April 27, 2009October 27, 2018

There is much we can be and do on a local, national, and even international scale. We will never find out what that may be, far less carry out, unless everyday people seek to become politically organized in workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. There will never be any progress unless we begin here. This can’t be

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Good critical perspective as the media starts comparing the response of different nation-states ... See MoreSee Less

The Corona crisis: A letter from a comrade in China – Did China buy time for the west?

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Tomorrow bills will come due not only for us, but also for the capitalists--and we'll get a first glimpse at the fallout of the snap recession.

"Companies of all sizes are feeling the squeeze, especially retailers and restaurants that have closed their doors during the outbreak. Nike Inc. is asking to pay half its rents. TJ Maxx is delaying payments to its suppliers. Victoria’s Secret and Men’s Wearhouse have furloughed thousands of workers. Cheesecake Factory Inc. closed 27 of the company’s locations and furloughed 41,000 hourly workers, nearly 90% of its total staff." ... See MoreSee Less

America’s Make-or-Break Week

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"We should have been moving all grocery online, enforcing product limits, and allowing workers the space and tools we need to deal with this crisis two weeks ago, and as a result we are in chaos. We have only management to blame." ... See MoreSee Less

Local Walmart Workers Speak Out On COVID19 and Unsafe Conditions!

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Fucking Amazon fired the organizers of the walkout in Staten Island. Call them and tell them to rehire immediately.

"Fuck a bunch of Amazon. Organize and fight to defend each other, ourselves and our communities. Rehire Chris Smalls. No retaliation against workers who organize and fight and speak out and tell the truth. Solidarity and respect to Chris Smalls and all Amazon workers and all workers who are organizing and speaking out and taking action for the good of us all.

Call damn Amazon, tell them to rehire Chris Smalls, no retaliation against workers who organize and meet the demands of Amazon and Whole Foods workers.

Amazon Corporate is 206-266-1000, says open 730 am to 6 pm, monday thru friday, that's pacific standard time.
Amazon Staten Island Center is 888-892-7180.

Appreciate any reports or suggestions on best phone numbers to call to get Amazon." ... See MoreSee Less

Amazon fires worker who organized strike over coronavirus response

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Another use of the "drive by" tactic as LA Tenants Union prepares a rent strike ... See MoreSee Less

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