Monthly Archives: June 2025

In June 2020, amidst widespread protests against the Trump administration’s policies and authoritarian tactics, President Trump deployed a substantial military force, including tanks and thousands of troops, to Washington D.C. This deployment, ostensibly aimed at quelling unrest, was widely interpreted as a demonstration of power directed at the American populace. The move followed Trump’s threatsContinue reading “Against the Coup: US Resistance”

The police murder of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang ignited widespread protests, revealing the deep-seated class tensions within Kenyan society and highlighting the role of the capitalist state in perpetuating violence and inequality. Ojwang’s death, framed as a suicide by authorities, was widely rejected, fueling outrage over police brutality and extrajudicial killings, which disproportionately affect theContinue reading “Kenya Erupts: Ojwang’s Murder Ignites Fury”

Eid Hthaleen and Ouda Alhadlin, Palestinian humanitarian activists from the West Bank, were detained and denied entry into the United States upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport. They possessed valid B-1/B-2 visas and were scheduled to embark on a speaking tour organized by the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). MECA’s executive director, Zeiad AbbasContinue reading “Activists’ Deportation: A West Bank Return”

Across the United States, widespread protests are erupting in over 2,000 locations in response to what demonstrators perceive as a fascist assault on immigrants and a dictatorial power grab by the Trump administration. The protests are fueled by specific policies and actions targeting immigrant communities, viewed as part of a broader effort to consolidate powerContinue reading “Echoes of Dissent”

The article focuses on the perceived betrayal of grocery workers by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union in ongoing contract negotiations and strike actions. It argues that the UFCW is intentionally dividing workers across different supermarket chains and regions, undermining their collective bargaining power and preventing a unified national movement for better wages,Continue reading “Colorado Grocery Revolt”

The New South Wales (NSW) Labor government is pushing forward with a widely criticized pay offer for Sydney Trains and NSW Trains workers, scheduling a formal vote on the enterprise agreement early next month. This action comes despite what is described as superficial opposition from at least one of the unions that participated in theContinue reading “Tracks of Treachery”

Michelle de Kretser, a prominent Australian author, used her appearance at the Sydney Writers’ Festival to strongly condemn the conflation of criticism of Israel with antisemitism and to advocate for the recognition of Palestinian lives. She argued that such conflation is a dangerous lie that stifles legitimate debate and criticism of Israeli policies. De Kretser’sContinue reading “Kretser’s Critique”

A recent report reveals a growing concentration of wealth in New Zealand. Just 119 individuals and families, including 18 billionaires, now control a staggering $102.1 billion. This figure represents a significant increase from the previous year’s $95.55 billion and is equivalent to over 40% of New Zealand’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This substantial concentrationContinue reading “Kiwi Riches: $100B Amidst Crisis”