Charlie Kirk was a founder of far right group Turning Point USA and a key Trump backer who devoted his life to far-right lies and bullying Charlie Kirk once said gun deaths were “unfortunately” a price worth paying for the freedom to bear arms under the Second Amendment of the US constitution. The far right… Continue reading Charlie KKKirk’s chickens come home to roost
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Supreme Court backs racial profiling by ICE
Victor Fernandez reports from Los Angeles on the recent Supreme Court ruling which codifies ICE’s unfettered racism -- and opens the door for profiling by law enforcement elsewhere in conjunction with the Trump administration’s attacks on civil rights. But Victor also argues that the Fourth Amendment never really guaranteed those rights, court decisions are not the final say, and we must recognize the radical political shift with masses getting involved in facing off against actions by ICE and other repressive arms of the state.
LA takes on ICE, LAPD, National Guard, and Marines
For four consecutive days Los Angeles has turned out for immigrant rights. Led by the Community Self Defense Coalition in most cases, thousands have poured into the streets in response to a series of ICE raids across the city. Trump says they will stay in town for 30 days. On Saturday June 7 we reported… Continue reading LA takes on ICE, LAPD, National Guard, and Marines
LA stands strong against ICE raids
Leer aquí en español On June 6, 2025 around noon, ICE and HSI agents conducted a series of raids in Los Angeles. This included a workplace in the fashion district and two Home Depot locations close to Downtown Los Angeles. The Home Depot, located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles is a location where… Continue reading LA stands strong against ICE raids
In the Shadow of Civil War: Fighting to Rebuild the Syrian Left
We reprint statements and interviews with Syrian socialists about the prospects for working class resistance and building a new left in the midst of rising sectarian tensions and violence. Three months after the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syria stands on the brink of the sectarian civil war reigniting. Syria is facing one of its… Continue reading In the Shadow of Civil War: Fighting to Rebuild the Syrian Left
All out for Mahmoud Khalil
Eric Fretz looks at the case of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, the role of Columbia University and the Trump administration, and describes recent demonstrations for his release. He argues the case could set a threatening precedent, but we are not living under a fascist regime, and that the activist campaign to free Khalil can unite… Continue reading All out for Mahmoud Khalil
Children’s Hospital LA walks back ban on care for trans youth
Los Angeles has won an important victory for trans healthcare. Children’s Hospital LA — the largest clinic treating transgender youth in the country and a leader in trans clinical research — has walked back its decision to deny gender affirming care to minors. Following Trump’s executive order to defund healthcare for trans youth, CHLA announced… Continue reading Children’s Hospital LA walks back ban on care for trans youth
Angelenos shut down freeway for immigrant rights
On February 2, about 15,000 people marched in Downtown Los Angeles from Placita Olvera to the Federal Building and ended at Los Angeles City Hall. They were marching in response to the deportations started by President Trump, as well as a flurry of anti-immigrant executive orders. The crowd was primarily made up of young Latinx… Continue reading Angelenos shut down freeway for immigrant rights
LA fires are an unnatural disaster
The catastrophic wildfires that have engulfed Los Angeles are the city’s worst ever fires — and potentially its worst ever disaster of any kind. Spurred by drought and the fierce seasonal Santa Ana winds, uncontrollable wildfires broke out across the city and continued on to January 9 with no signs of stopping. Over 130,000 people… Continue reading LA fires are an unnatural disaster
The Encampments for Palestine Face off Against Violence: Part II
Read Part I of this article here, which reports on the violence different Palestine solidarity encampments on US campuses have experienced at the hands of both the police and far-right Zionist agitators. Why this violence now? Violence is being driven from the top, with politicians condemning imaginary violence by the students and lauding real repression… Continue reading The Encampments for Palestine Face off Against Violence: Part II
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