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Though many wrote it off as a political stunt, it was clear the gathering was much more important than many realized, offering the clearest articulation yet of how the Trump administration thinks about and hopes to use military power.

Since dockworkers operate at a crucial “choke point” in the military supply chain to Israel, their boycotts are a powerful form of solidarity with Gaza.

Elections are the one opportunity we have to see what the people think. And what they think is clear: Trump sucks.

Volunteers and advocates said the best thing to do today is celebrate, rest—then keep organizing. Several organizations that helped elect Mamdani were already organizing for policy changes similar to his major planks

Problems of power and program — North and South

Running on a platform rooted in the realities of working families, including lowering the cost of living, expanding affordable housing, and uplifting the poor, Mamdani’s success is a clear signal of what’s possible

Andrée Blouin was a significant figure in the early 1960s African liberation struggles. She is featured in Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, the 2024 documentary film about the events leading to Patrice Lumumba's assassination.

“Trump’s higher education policies have been catastrophic for our communities and our democracy,” said one union leader as the president pressures universities to sign a “loyalty oath.”

Both kinds are on the rise, and feed on each other.