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Divide and Ruin: The West’s Imperial Strategy in an Age of Crisis

by Dan Glazebrook

Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America

by Eugene Puryear

Socialists and War: Two Opposing Trends

by Mazda Majidi and Brian Becker

The Myth of Democracy and the Rule of the Banks

by Richard Becker

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Cubans celebrate 55 years since overthrow of Batista

On Jan. 1, mass celebrations took place throughout Cuba to mark 55 years since the hated dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown on Jan. 1, 1959.

Nationwide actions demand end to deportations | Worker lockout in NYC

Listen: Blanca Hernandez on ICE shutdown protests | LA. PSL's Mike Chrisemer on NYC labor struggle | Estevan Hernandez on fast-food worker strikes.

Social programs get cut, but Federal Reserve committed to safety net for big banks

Contrary to ruling-class ideologues’ claim that capitalism is rooted in “free markets” and personal risk-taking, their system in fact could not survive without the regular, massive intervention of the state.

1.3 million workers lose unemployment benefits so Congress can leave for vacation

The phenomenon of unemployment is a profound crisis for each jobless individual but an opportunity for capitalists to have unemployed workers compete with each other for jobs.

California law reinforces rights of transgender students

Right-wing effort to overturn AB 1266 underway

On Jan. 1, the struggle for a safer and more inclusive world for transgender students took a step forward with the implementation of a California state law .

Houston area deputies laugh as handcuffed man falls on face

Taser lawsuit charges brutality

In 2013 we saw unprecedented police brutality--a Texas case is a reminder of the level of violence cops have been permitted to unleash on people under a corrupt system.

Cultural boycott of Israel makes significant gains in 2013

Well-known artists, academics heed call for BDS

The developments are part of a growing response to the 2005 call from Palestinian Civil Society for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions in opposition to Israeli policies.

Cubans celebrate 55 years since overthrow of Batista

Remarkable achievements of socialism despite blockade

On Jan. 1, mass celebrations took place throughout Cuba to mark 55 years since the hated dictator Fulgencio Batista was overthrown on Jan. 1, 1959.

New dimension of CIA aggression in Colombia exposed

Bogota mayor removed from office

'Knockout game' media hype masks systemic racism

'The U.S. says it wants to help us but maintains an unjust blockade'

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NYC protest against William Bratton, architect of racist "stop and frisk" policy

New Mayor DeBlasio appoints Bratton new Police Commissioner

Betraying a key campaign promise, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio appoints William Bratton as new Police Commissioner, prompting community protest against his racist "stop and frisk" policy

Weekend of action against police murders in Southern California

Community fights back against racist police brutality

Demonstrations against the murder of community members by police took place in East Los Angeles on Dec. 21 and Paramount on Dec. 22

Cops arrest anti-police brutality protesters in Santa Rosa

Justice for Sam See: Professor dead in police custody

Black Friday protests demand justice for Walmart workers

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Eugene Puryear Discusses Mass Incarceration on WPFW

Author talks about new book on Voices with Vision

Listen to author Eugene Puryear talk about his new book, Shackled and Chained: Mass Incarceration in Capitalist America, on Voices with Vision on WPFW.

Presidential Inaugural Committee tries to silence voices of the unemployed

Interview with Brian Becker, National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition

Listen to Brian Becker of the ANSWER Coalition be interviewed by Gloria Minnot of WPFW about the right of the people to gather and exercise free speech rights during the inaugural parade.

NCPR features PSL Presidential Candidate Peta Lindsay

North Country Public Radio coverage of the Lindsay/Osorio 2012 campaign

"The two party system is a rigged game. It's rigged against working people. It's just another way for the one percent to exercise their power over the rest of us," says PSL Presidential Candidate Peta Lindsay.