In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s shooting in Utah last week, Donald Trump and the far right want to unleash a wave of repression against the left and marginalized. “Charlie Kirk being assassinated is the American Reichstag fire,” says far right writer Matt Forney. It’s one of many terrifying calls for a wave of repression… Continue reading Far Right want to use Charlie Kirk killing as their ‘Reichstag fire’
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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
Millions Join Hands Off Demos Against Trump
Well over a million demonstrated in over 1,300 protests across the country on April 5, in the largest “day of action” since Trump took office in January. One of the organizing groups, 50501, claimed 5.2 million people took part. The American Federation of Teachers estimated at least 4 million. Organizers said over 700,000 pre-registered online,… Continue reading Millions Join Hands Off Demos Against Trump
Immigration in Trump’s New World Order
“On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out. I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail, then kick them the hell out of our country as fast as possible.”… Continue reading Immigration in Trump’s New World Order
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
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
Resist Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza
Trump has recently reiterated his shocking and horrific suggestion the US take over Gaza and permanently remove it’s close to 2 million Palestinian inhabitants. Simultaneously, he has given the green light to expanded violence, displacement and demolitions in the West Bank. Trump is meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan on Tuesday, and is using the threat of withdrawing US aid to pressure Jordan and Egypt into accepting exiled Palestinians. But this escalation of the continuing Nakba could ignite rebellion throughout the region, unleashing forces for liberation beyond their control. Here in the US, we must also “resist Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza...”
Ceasefire Has Been Reached in Gaza: Attacks on Palestinians Continue
There were joyous celebrations on the streets of Gaza after the ceasefire was finally approved by the Israeli Knesset, though mixed with trepidation for the future and grief on returning to their destroyed homes. Amir Al-Ashi, a Gazan in the crossfire of the bombardment, told The New Arab newspaper that “I feel joy, sadness, oppression,… Continue reading Ceasefire Has Been Reached in Gaza: Attacks on Palestinians Continue
The 2024 US Election
In one month, Donald Trump will become president once again. The effects of his election are already being felt around the world, and have been hailed by the international far-right. His electoral victory came as a shock for many, even if it was increasingly suspected in the final run-up to election day. Despite some smaller… Continue reading The 2024 US Election
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