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Wealth and Poverty
Winners and Losers in Trump’s ‘Ugly Bill’
Winners and losers: The bill represents the greatest upward transfer of wealth in U.S. history. It cut health care, food subsidies, raised cost of other necessities to give massive tax breaks to billionaires.
Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees
Resistance Against Mass Deportations Webinar Scheduled July 17
The Zooming to the Resistance Against Mass Deportations Coalition is planning the second in a series of webinars exploring how people across the country are fighting mass deportations. During the webinar, scheduled July 17 at 4 p.m. Pacific, a panel of fighters from California cities and the East Coast will share their experience resisting the cruel ICE raids.
Politics and Elections
Mamdani’s NY Campaign Electrifies Those Seeking a Better Life
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has struck a nerve by voicing the demands of those who are struggling to survive as the cost of living continues to rise.
Healthcare
Another Big Beautiful Betrayal for Rural America
You slash Medicaid, you’re swinging an axe at the heart of our rural hospitals, community clinics, doctors and nurses — and every family that depends on a job for a living. It’s not too late to raise hell.
Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees
ICE Terror Campaign Threatens Us All
Several recent Facebook reels show how ICE is ramping up its campaign of terror against immigrants, citizens and protestors alike as the effort to create a police state continues and resistance grows. One creator speaks to the significance of Haitians now being targeted.
Healthcare
Medicaid Defenders in Wheelchairs Arrested Ahead of Senate Budget Vote
Over 60 people, including grandmas in wheelchairs, were arrested in the U.S. Senate Rotunda in a nonviolent protest against cuts like Medicaid and the SNAP food program in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Budget Bill.”
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Human Rights
The Big Deadly Bill
A statement on the passage of the largest reduction in health care and food assistance in American history, and testimony as to its unconscionable, cruel and deadly consequences to those millions who will be hurt. The bill is a giveaway to the billionaire class that slashes programs people need to stay alive.
Homelessness and Housing
An Open Letter to the Nation to Those Who Believe in Justice
Homeless Union leader Crystal Sanchez in an open letter to the nation calls out the federal government’s attacks on the most vulnerable – the houseless, immigrants, ‘minority’, poor and working class communities – as violations of the Constitution’s promise of equal protection, and calls for the people to resist its tyranny.
Women
Gaza Women’s Reproductive Health Endangered
Amidst the siege imposed by Israel, an estimated 690,000 menstruating women in Gaza are prevented from getting sanitary pads. Some women and girls are taking pills to delay periods. This all is creating serious health issues in Gaza.
Politics and Elections
Zohran Mamdani Delivers Stunning Blow to ‘Billionaire-Backed Status Quo’ in NYC
New York City proved that a movement powered by hope, courage, and working class people can beat the money of billionaires.
Human Rights
What Did They Do Wrong?
The Statue of Liberty was heard talking recently. She was wondering how to return to France since the …’send me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses seeking freedom’… message was no longer important.
War and Peace
The American People Want Peace, Not War!
The US's immoral and illegal attack on Iran threatens the whole world with war. The American people have a special responsibility to come out into the streets and rein in the US government, which has become a rogue state.
Homelessness and Housing
‘Hundreds Will Lose Their Homes!’
Families who live in their RVs rallied along with advocates at San Francisco City Hall and gave eloquent testimony inside against a 2-hour parking limit on oversized vehicles being proposed by the mayor that would result in their homes being towed and men, women and children being thrown into the street.
Labor
Juneteenth and the Forgotten Diversity of Appalachia
Appalachia has always been more diverse than we realize. Labor history shows Black, white, immigrant, native-born workers finding solidarity in the mines that fought corporate control.
Democracy
Juneteenth 2025: ‘We Have to Win this Fight,’ Hannah-Jones Tells Black Graduates
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones addressed Black graduates at Harvard University, telling them that "we are about to see unleashed upon us an America that we have not had to live in. And we have to win this battle."
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Billionaires vs The People: A Community Conversation On Change
The Laney College Poor People’s Campaign holds teach-in called “Billionaires vs The People: A Community Conversation on What We Can Do For Change In Our Communities”.
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Democracy
Voices From the No Kings Day Protests!
Millions of people – estimates range from 11 million to 12 million – took to the streets in protests across the U.S. on June 14 in a direct response to President Donald Trump’s regime, unifying under the message that also named the day’s protest movement: No Kings.
Harvard University Stands Up to Illegal Federal Government Actions
Read letter by Harvard President Alan M. Garner, about the University's stance on the Federal government's illegal actions to force Harvard to give up the school's academic independence and academic freedom.
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Inducts 11 Journalists
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame selects 11 journalists in its 2025 class. See speech from one of the 11, Daymon J. Hartley, who has contributed photos from the front lines to the People's Tribune for decades.
‘Oligarchs are Deeply Tied to Both Parties,’ says MI State Rep. at ‘Hands Off’ Protest
MI State Rep. Dylan Wegela tells protesters to prevent people like Trump from coming to power we have to fight for people, not corporations. And to win, Democrats cannot be complicit in the oligarchy.
‘Our Voice Has To Be Heard,’ say Las Vegas ‘Hands Off!’ Protesters
Las Vegas protesters bore different messages: freedom of speech, women’s rights, racial equality, among many other causes. But attendees all united around the demand to stop Trump, his regime, and the billionaires who reap the benefits from their damage.
April 5, 2025: Nation-Wide Protests in All 50 States
Remove Corrupt Politicians. Reverse The Damage. Reclaim our Democracy.
Homelessness and Housing
Militarized “Sweep” of Berkeley Encampment
Advocates of unhoused people in Berkeley, CA are demanding a full investigation into the Berkeley Police action at an encampment of unhoused people.
A Call to Action: The Truth Behind the House Republicans’ Bill
Crystal Sanchez, President of the Sacramento Homeless Union, gave this talk at a Poor People’s Campaign ‘Moral Monday,’ part of the 2025 campaign against the budget cuts that destroys lives.
Skid Row: A Poem
A poem about life on Skid Row, where every step forward feels like coming home, for in the struggle, there’s a beauty to behold In the streets of Skid Row.
‘Realtors Buy off Nevada Candidates’ Say Protesters Calling For Rent Control
Realtors pour money into Nevada legislature and buy off representatives that are supposed to represent us, say protesters fighting for rent stabilization.
Housing, Not Prison Camps!
As California Governor Gavin Newsom directs cities to destroy homeless encampments, people are asking “Where do we go?” Resistance and vision is rising to build caring communities from the bottom up.
Medals and Cardboard Signs: America’s Broken Promise to Veterans
We stand and applaud when veterans march in parades. We thank them for their service. But what happens when the uniforms come off and the parades end?
Health Care
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hurts the Working Class
"Big Beautiful Bill" robs from the poor to give to the rich. A major frontal attack on all segments of the working class, the bill must be stopped.
As We Defend Medicaid, Remember the End Goal: Free Universal Care
The GOP is slashing health care funding at the federal level. Abandoning a public commitment to universal health care didn't help Democrats win the 2024 election and won't help in 2028.
Trump’s Big Cruel, Deadly Policy Bill is a Healthcare Heist
Outrage is rising against Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that would give massive tax breaks to the rich while slashing Medicaid, nutrition, and clean energy. Some say 14 million people could lose health coverage.
‘I Know What It’s Like to Live with Serious Disabilities’
People with disabilities, and those with other needs for government programs, fear the cuts and possible ending to social programs they rely on to live and to help others.
Trump Administration Attacks Public Health: Freezes $35 Million in Title X Funding
Ending Title X funding in eight states is just the beginning. Gutting America’s family planning program is an attack on reproductive health care, poor people and an attempt to dismantle public health.
Workers and Consumers Protest Bad Conditions at Illinois DHS Offices
Workers deliver services like Medicaid and food stamps to people who need them, but say poor conditions at the Illinois DHS offices make this difficult.
Environment, Climate and Water
Nevada Town Halls Respond to Elected Officials’ Plans to Develop Public Lands
Local organizations gather and inform community that their federal representatives are planning to sell and develop more of Nevada’s public lands.
Is FREE Electricity in our Future?
Electricity should be a right, free to all. Yet, for-profit energy companies set prices to maximize profits to shareholders, even when users can’t afford the prices and suffer shutoffs.
‘We Need Urgent Global Climate Action’
Eighty-nine percent of people worldwide want their governments to do more to address the global climate crisis. Conference on tipping points says situation is urgent. Meanwhile U.S. govt does more to boost fossil fuel forms of energy.
Remembrances: Meeting With Pope Francis About Detroit Water Shut-offs and Poverty
Maureen Taylor of Michigan Welfare Rights Organization reflects on her visit to the Vatican in 2016 to discuss Detroit water shut-offs and poverty, which included a special, exclusive audience with the Pope Francis and other activists.
A Love Letter to Altadena
Our elected officials seem unable or unwilling to keep the financial vultures out of Altadena. We can only win if we fight together to ensure our future.
The Urgency of Unity to Tackle Climate Destroyers
As thousands remain homeless and vulnerable to the negative effects of global warming, Trump is doubling down on opening new leases to fossil fuel corporations.
Women
Woman Miscarries, Ends up in Jail For 5 Months
A Texas woman who had a miscarriage in a restaurant bathroom was jailed for five months. Her story was falsely presented to the public as an act by an uncaring woman who ‘flushed her baby down the toilet.’ The truth is a far different story.
Mother’s Day, 2025: Arise Women of This Day for Peace
Julia Ward Howe, [a 19th century abolitionist], commenting on the after effects of the Civil War was one of the first to issue a statement about what Mothers really wanted, and that was peace.
How Much Longer Must Mothers in Gaza Fear Losing Their Children?
Again and again, mothers in Gaza have been forced to gather their children’s broken bodies from beneath the rubble.
Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Access to Reproductive Care and Contraception
Medicaid cuts would disproportionately affect women of reproductive age, threatening access to birth control, maternity care, and other health services.
‘Fetal Personhood’ Laws Could Lead to Death Penalty for Abortions
Lawmakers in nine states have or are working to introduce bills to allow homicide charges against people suspected of having an abortion. Six of those states all have the death penalty for homicide.
Homeless, Low-Income Families, Rely on Public Schools; And They’re Under Attack
The privatization drive means dismantling public schools. Money is shifted out of the public school system into exclusionary, discriminatory private school systems. And homeless kids and families are the first to be hit.
Migrants and Refugees
Chicago is Ready: Sanctuary Cities under Attack
Congress members from Chicago visited the Broadview Holding Center to conduct oversight of victims kidnapped by ICE agents in immigration raids that have been happening in Chicago.
Los Angeles: Standing Up to the Threat of Dictatorship
The federal government's war on Los Angeles is a war on the American people. The ultimate aim of the attack on immigrants is to impose a dictatorship on us all.
The Arrest of David Huerta is a Violation Of Us All
'What happened to David Huerta is not just an attack on a labor leader—it’s an attack on democracy, dignity, and decency in America.'
Beloved Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested Witnessing ICE Raid
Highly regarded labor leader was injured and then arrested while witnessing a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Another Example of Resistance: The Community Stood Up
Agents, some in full tactical gear, arrested restaurant workers while patrons were dining. Neighbors and patrons spontaneously protested, pushing ICE agents to retreat from their community.
Threat to Deport Teen Causes Heartbreak in Georgia Community
A 19-year-old Georgia college student threatened with deportation was released on bond from ICE detention. Her case is making many in a district where 70% of voters voted for Trump saddened and outraged.
Education
White School Officer Pepper-sprayed and Kneed Black Beaumont, TX Student, Complaint says. Will Feds Act?
A 6-second video, recorded by a teacher and reviewed by the Texas Observer, shows an officer grabbing a student’s hair, kneeing her in the face, and knocking the 100-pound girl on her back.
April 17 Day of Action on 150+ Campuses Targets Trump Attack on Higher Education
"Higher education is under siege. As faculty, students, and campus workers, we must have the courage to resist."
Education and Real Estate: A Match Made in Heaven? Or Hell?
Education and real estate may seem like separate topics, but are instead inextricably linked for many reasons.
Texas Book Ban Sets Dangerous Precedent for Young People
Cameron Samuels (Center) started a movement against censorship in Katy,Texas and students are standing strong. They honored them for Banned Books Week as Youth Honorary Chair for distributing banned books and packing school board meetings. Young people call on the nation to not be silent and defend their rights because they feel no others will.
We Need More, Not Less, Education on Black History and Structural Racism
Pointing out that "Black history is American history," Prof. Kelly Harris gives an overview of some of the state legislation pending that would censor or prevent the teaching of Black history and discusses the importance of a comprehensive understanding of American history.
Fascists Deserve to be Laughed At!
Watch video mocking Ron DeSantis coming to our schools, claiming that in the classroom, free speech does not apply.
Labor
Bringing Jobs Back to America: The Cold, Hard Truth
There's lots of noise about “bringing jobs back to America,” especially from Trump and others trying to sell working people a dream that doesn’t hold up to logic.
May Day 2025: United We Will Win
International Worker’s Day is celebrated on May 1st around the world. Today, the entire U.S. working class, of which immigrants comprise an integral part, is under attack. The defense of immigrants is vital to the defense of the entire working class.
Bring Union Brother Kilmar Home: His Deportation Is an Attack on All of Us
The deportation of union brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a gut punch to the labor movement, a slap in the face to every worker who dares to organize.
Trump Order Is Message to Workers to ‘Fall in Line or Else’
Trump's latest executive order seeks to strip the collective bargaining rights from federal government workers, threatening workers, unions, freedom of speech.
US Workers Won Key Victories in 2024, But Hard Fight Lies Ahead
With strikes and the threat of strikes, workers did more than forestall concessions: They gained ground. With Trump, expect attacks on unions, safety regulations, and the very idea of labor law..
A Message From UAW International President Shawn Fain
We will never support efforts to divide and conquer the working class by nationality, race, and gender, says UAW President Shawn Fain
Police, Prisons and the Justice System
Teen Violently Arrested Trying to Stop Mother’s ICE ‘Kidnapping’
More than two dozen community members formed a human chain to try to stop immigration agents who take the woman and her 16 year old daughter.
‘Who Was Officer?’: Family Still Seeks Answers From Jackson Police a Year After Son’s Burial
Dexter Wade, killed by off-duty officer, was mistakenly buried by Hinds County, Mississippi in a pauper’s field. His mother seeks answers to what happened to her son.
Texas National Guard Firing Pepper Spray Projectiles at Migrants
Texas National Guard has repeatedly fired pepper spray projectiles at arriving migrants, including women and children.
‘I Am Outraged, and You Should Be Too!’
The writer is outraged at four more persons killed in a school shooting. She also explains her outrage that the 14 year old child who killed four people and wounded others will be treated as an adult in the criminal justice system.
Michael Brown Jr.’s Father Is Still Fighting for Justice and His Son’s Legacy
Mike Brown Sr. releases butterflies after four and a half minutes of silence to honor the four and a half hours Mike Brown Jr.’s body was left on the ground after he was shot on August 9, 2014.
Sonya Massey, Shot by Police in Illinois, ‘Should Be Alive Today’
One deputy in Sonya Massey’s murder was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. Read the story and see the video.