Local Reports We can’t let them take over our streets The far right was outnumbered by a determined anti-racist response in Portland and Berkeley — but we still have a struggle ahead of us.
An SW contributor Where Washington’s paid-leave plans fall short The Republican proposal for paid family leave is a cynical ploy, and the Democratic plan isn’t much better. Socialists should fight for more.
Lea Ramirez On the march against tech company complicity A New York City demonstration targeted Amazon, Microsoft and Salesforce for their connections to racist immigration policies.
Readers’ View Socialists, Democrats and the dirty break A contribution to the debate that has followed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory makes the case for “wagering on a dirty break.”
Obrero Socialista El nacionalismo y las guerras comerciales El desaire del Trump para con sus aliados del G7 y su nacionalismo a la “Estados Unidos Primero” está reflotando viejos conflictos a la superficie.
Nicole Colson Stand up to the Proud-of-their-hate Boys Far-right groups want to take the streets in the name of “free speech,” but their real intention is to silence and threaten anyone who dissents.
Gillian Russom Los Angeles educators get ready to go all in A teachers’ union conference that brought together school-site leaders was a step toward getting members ready to strike this fall.
Jen Roesch Untangling the left’s Nixon debates Cynthia Nixon’s primary challenge against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is generating a lot of enthusiasm — and a lot of questions for the left.
Ann Coleman and Brian King Berkeley’s emergency powers to profile Berkeley officials established new rules ahead of the far right’s rally this weekend, but we know who they will be used against.
Don Lash Let them eat data A new book shows how punitive systems of algorithms and analytics used by government agencies have created a “digital poorhouse.”
