25, 50 and 75 Years Ago

Vol. 88/No. 47 - December 16, 2024

December 20, 1999 The struggle to get the U.S. Navy out of the island of Vieques has given a powerful boost to the fight to end Puerto Rico’s colonial subjugation to Washington — the root of the problem. The massive…


Celebrate political contributions of Karen Ray

Vol. 88/No. 47 - December 16, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif. — Karen Ray, a member of the Socialist Workers Party for more than two decades, died at her home in Westminster, Colorado, Nov. 11 following a long fight against cancer. She was 63. Ray joined the Young Socialist…


Court convicts Canada ‘Freedom Convoy’ leader

Vol. 88/No. 47 - December 16, 2024

MONTREAL — Pat King, who was one of the spokespeople for the 2022 “Freedom Convoy,” was convicted Nov. 22 by Superior Court Justice Charles Hackland of five frame-up criminal charges, including mischief and disobeying a court order. The convoy was…


The potential power of the working class

Vol. 88/No. 47 - December 16, 2024

Hamas’ murderous Oct. 7, 2023, pogrom in Israel and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine were watershed events in world politics, with large stakes for the working class. Millions were appalled by these assaults and recognize the need to defend Israel as…