Teachers Strike, Threaten Strikes, in Multiple Cities

By Brian Martel, with contributions from David Martinez Frustrated by longstanding work grievances now exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic’s tumultuous effects on classrooms, teachers in multiple cities across the US are beginning to strike and threaten strikes in order to fight for both their health and economic demands. Teachers in Chicago and Washington DC are on the verge of striking, and in the suburbs of … Continue reading Teachers Strike, Threaten Strikes, in Multiple Cities

Washington DC: Guillotine Erected Outside Jeff Bezos’ Home

By Sandra Harris On June 28, protesters set up a guillotine outside of the Washington DC home of Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and richest man in the world. A sign set up next to the guillotine said “Support our poor communities. Not our wealthy men.” The guillotine is best known for its use in France, particularly during the French Revolution, led by the bourgeoisie to … Continue reading Washington DC: Guillotine Erected Outside Jeff Bezos’ Home