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French socialists divided as right-wing threat looms

November 30, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

As the Socialist Party bickers over who will lead it to defeat, the real competition is between two right-wing candidates – one a neoliberal and the other a neo-fascist.

Ode to Fidel Castro

November 30, 2016 By Edward Field

From “Ode to Fidel Castro,” from Edward Field’s book Stand Up, Friend, With Me.

Hundreds of Chicago airport workers join Fight for $15 action

November 30, 2016 By Patrick J. Foote

The Fight for $15 movement gained ground on Tuesday when hundreds of baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, wheelchair attendants and other airport workers went on strike at O’Hare Airport.

Japanese opposition and civil society groups unite for next election

November 29, 2016 By Shimbun Akahata

Four opposition parties, including the Japanese Communist Party, and the Civil Alliance agreed to establish policies in common for the next election.

Students in Montgomery County, Maryland mobilize against Trump

November 29, 2016 By J.C. Alexander

Unable to vote and largely dismissed as inconsequential and voiceless, students in Montgomery County, Maryland organized and marched en masse to voice their discontent over the election of anti-immigrant fascist Donald Trump.