Imperialism and anti-imperialism today
by Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith explores the asymmetric multipolar world order and the challenges it poses for the Left.
Convergence of labor and Palestine on campus
Interview from Dartmouth College
by TempestInterview with two striking grad workers at Dartmouth College, part of GOLD-UE’s newly formed Palestine caucus.
From student revolt to workers’ power
… as UC academic workers are poised to strike
by Helen ScottAs California academic workers prepare to strike against repression of pro-Palestine activism, Helen Scott discusses the connection between student struggle and workers’ action.
Defend the encampments!
Reflections on the Zionist assault at UCLA
by Julian YinJulian Lin reports on the mob assault on UCLA’s pro-Palestine encampment and argues that the assailants were fascists—and the movement needs to respond with militant self-defense.
Building grocery power
An interview with New Seasons Labor Union
by Paul KDPaul KD interviews three leaders of the independent New Seasons Labor Union which has organized 11 out of 20 stores in the Portland, Oregon-based natural foods chain New Seasons Market and now represents over 1000 workers.
Yale students take over Beinecke (Gaza) Plaza
An interview with a Yale student organizer
by TempestTempest interviews Elisa Miah, a student organizer for Palestine on the campus occupation by Yale students inspired by the Columbia University encampments to demand Yale divest from arms manufacturing.
Trump’s danger isn’t that he’s a fascist
It’s that he’s a centrist
by Dan Davison and Sacha MartenDan Davison and Sacha Marten argue that Donald Trump is best understood as oscillating in a middle space between conventional Republicans and the fascist right.
Bangladeshis march for Gaza
A report from Dhaka
by Ganesh LalGanesh Lal reported briefly on May 4 from Dhaka, Bangladesh and followed up soon after to provide context. Today (May 9), organizers plan to march to the U.S. embassy.
Palestine solidarity on two Southern California campuses
by Dana Cloud and Héctor A. Rivera
While pro-Palestine encampments sprung up at major universities across the United States, Héctor Rivera and Dana Cloud found spirited, inspiring protests on their own campuses, Pasadena City College and California State University, Fullerton.
SF educators strike for Palestine
by Alex Schmaus
Alex Schmaus reports on labor actions for Palestine in the Bay Area and one high school that educators shut down on May Day.