News and Analysis from the United States
M. A. Booth | Red Phoenix correspondent | Kentucky– The cheerleaders of capitalist barbarity are oftentimes found defending their system of greed and exploitation on the basis that it creates new “innovations” for our society. What kind of “innovations” are… Read More ›
American Party of Labor, Colorado Division– In the United States there is a growing sense of abandonment amongst rural working people, and while some regions may express this more directly than others, it is a trending phenomenon that cannot and… Read More ›
Alek S. | Red Phoenix correspondent | Florida– Following a 17-day hunger strike that included hospitalizations, building occupations, and widespread condemnation of University of South Florida administration, USF students achieved a historic victory on April 10 when their divestment resolution… Read More ›
R. Nesbitt | Red Phoenix guest contributor | Maryland– On March 26, 2024, the cargo ship MV Dali coming out of Baltimore Harbor collided with a crucial support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge across the lower Patapsco River preceding… Read More ›
Ian Ocx | LGBTQIA+ Commissioner of the American Party of Labor | Texas– On March 29, President Joe Biden announced the official recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility by the government of the United States. In this announcement, Biden stated… Read More ›
Orianna R. | Red Phoenix correspondent | Oregon– Nex Benedict, a 16 year old nonbinary student (they/them), died last month after they were assaulted by three older students in a school bathroom on February 7, 2024 at Owasso High School… Read More ›
Alek S. | Red Phoenix correspondent | Florida– As the Israeli genocide of Palestinians receives unwavering support from American institutions, 18 students at the University of South Florida have announced they will initiate an indefinite hunger strike beginning Monday, March… Read More ›
By Jo Jo P. for the Women’s Commission of the American Party of Labor– With abortion rights under attack in the Sunshine State, organizations like SWAN have answered the call to arms in protecting access to healthcare. Despite their successes,… Read More ›
Statement by International Women’s Alliance | March 8, 2024– On this International Working Women’s Day, 2024, the International Women’s Alliance (IWA) salutes our members across the globe who are organizing women in their numbers, escalating campaigns, and cooperating together locally… Read More ›
Sofia D. | Red Phoenix correspondent | Minnesota– For the last two days, members of the American Party of Labor have been participating in an ongoing die-in at Macalester College, organized by the Mac for Palestine Coalition, demanding that the… Read More ›
Ethan H. | Red Phoenix correspondent | Florida— Several unions representing major US airlines took up a picket on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to demand better pay, benefits, and working conditions as new contracts are under negotiation this year. Employees of… Read More ›
Comrade Christine Geovanis has died. Comrade Christine (Chris) was a life-long Chicago resident and activist. Starting while she was still in grade school, Chris became a passionate champion for the rights of the Palestinian people to peace, freedom, and national… Read More ›
R. Nesbitt | Red Phoenix guest contributor | Maryland — The Supreme Court of the United States sat last week to preside over the case brought forward by the legal team of Donald Trump to challenge the legality of his… Read More ›
Keegan D. / Colorado The State of Texas and its governor, Greg Abbott, have recently sparked a federal crisis so severe that other states are beginning to take sides, and some have even deployed National Guard troops to support the… Read More ›
Orianna R. / Oregon Amid the biggest coldsnap this winter, Portland, OR, residents are forced to shoulder the bill for their power company’s negligence. On Oct. 31, 2023, the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved a general energy rate increase for… Read More ›
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