25, 50, and 75 years ago

Vol. 90/No. 34 - September 28, 2026

September 24, 2001 In response to the Sept. 11 attack that destroyed New York’s World Trade Center killing and injuring thousands, Washington is preparing military aggression abroad and new assaults on democratic rights at home. Under the guise of “fighting…



Ukraine: 35 years of independence, resistance to Moscow’s domination

Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026
Miners join 2014 demonstration in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, against brutal pro-Moscow Yanukovych regime in Kyiv. Front banner reads, “All Power to the Maidan” mass protests.

On Aug. 24 Ukrainians around the world celebrated the 35th anniversary of the winning of their independence, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, arms in hand, they’re defending the country’s sovereignty and defying Russian President Vladimir Putin, who…



Stand with Cuba in fight to defend its revolution!

Protest US rulers’ blockade, threats of war
Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, right, meets with water supply workers Aug. 27 in Havana. Cuba is taking steps to revive production crippled by U.S. rulers’ attacks, defend its revolution.

In face of US assaults, Cuba acts to revive industry, farming Three months ago the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba held an Extraordinary Plenary Session, convened by first secretary of the party and president of the republic,…


Cuban workers take steps to make conditions more livable

Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026
Hundreds of electric tricycles, many powered by solar panels, are now for hire for transportation, food delivery, garbage collection — part of Cuban people’s response to U.S. oil blockade

HAVANA — One of the most visible changes today, which was just beginning when our Militant reporting team was here in February, is the hundreds of electric tricycles, many of them solar-powered, on Havana’s streets. Drivers transport passengers and deliver…


Chicago hotel workers march, rally in fight for contract

Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026
Hundreds of hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 1, marched in Chicago Sept. 1 after their contract expired. They’re fighting for a wage raise, better benefits and a safer workload.

CHICAGO — Hundreds of hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 1, marched here Sept. 1 to press demands for a substantial wage raise, improved benefits and safer workloads, and to prepare for possible strike action. After most of their…


Massachusetts: 1,300 workers in casino strike over wages, benefits

Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026

EVERETT, Mass. — Chanting “25, on strike! 26, on strike!” over 200 workers picketed Sept. 5 at the entrance to the Encore Boston Harbor, a hotel and casino here. The chant referred to the two unions — UNITE HERE Local…


25, 50 and 75 Years Ago

Vol. 90/No. 33 - September 21, 2026

September 17, 2001 There is a fighting, working-class alternative to the big-business parties in the upcoming elections — the Socialist Workers Party candidates. These candidates have been getting an excellent response, particularly from working people and youth. This is a…