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Monthly Archives: April, 2024

Professor’s Violent Arrest Spotlights Brutality of Police Crackdown on Campus Protests

The violent arrest of Emory University Prof. Caroline Fohlin April 25 in Atlanta shows the degree to which democracy is being trampled as resistance to the Gaza genocide grows.

Oklahoma Voters Successfully Recall White Nationalist

Voters in Enid, OK recalled a city council member who was a former organizer for a white supremacist organization after he failed to distance himself from connections to white supremacist groups.

‘Voices Fighting for Justice’

Sacramento, among many other towns and cities, turned out to protest on April 22, the day of the Supreme Court argument in the Grants Pass case.

Eric Mays: Flint Firebrand Passes Away

A larger-than-life figure, Flint Michigan's Eric Mays was dubbed “the voice”, not only for his deep baritone, but for his relentless pursuit of social justice.

‘We Will Not Disappear’

Actions are taking place in the following cities: San Francisco (Bay Area), CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Missoula, MT; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO

Youth in the Era of Climate Change

Earth Day is a reminder that Mother Earth pleads with us to care for her. The youth are listening, holding a global climate strike April 19. Although we are still far from reaching net zero emissions by 2050, it's time to be assertive with our world leaders for change will give our grandchildren a healthy Mother Earth and create a world of peace.

Wood Street Commons and Friends Month of Action for Housing as a Human Right

Our current society loses 295,000 people each year to poverty, which is more people than by homicide, gun violence, diabetes, or obesity but the corporate media does not talk about that.

Join Flint Water Crisis 10 Year Commemoration

Flint water crisis 10 year commemoration demands clean and affordable water for Flint.

Border Activist Calls on Feds to Stop Texas’ Anti-Immigrant Campaign

The U.S. government should stop Texas' anti-immigrant campaign, says border activist Fernando Garcia. We need more welcoming centers at the southern border, not more militarization, he adds.

Advocates Indict San Francisco’s Sweeps Policies Before U.S. Supreme Court

A coalition of current and former San Francisco officials and civic organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in advance of...

Average US Taxpayer Contributed More to Militarism Than Medicare in 2023

$5,109 of the average American's taxpayer dollars went to fund the military and its support systems," said a new analysis.

Stop Criminalizing the Homeless For Being Homeless

Sacramento homeless and supporters rally at the state capitol in anticipation of a case before the U.S Supreme Cout that could criminalize sleeping outside even when cities have no beds or housing for people.

Oakland’s Wood Street Community Reflects on Year Since City’s Eviction

Displaced residents of the Wood Street community, dismantled by the City of Oakland, will kick off a month of action of April 10.

Facts Refute the Lies Told About Immigrants

Refuting the lies that undocumented immigrants are “more likely to commit crimes,” and that immigrants take jobs away from people in the U.S.