BY JOSH BACOPULOS PHOENIX—Accelerating a trend seen on campuses nationwide, the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), the chief governing body of higher education in the state, has declared its commitment to drastic cuts and layoffs. Tens of millions of dollars and uncounted jobs could be at stake. Arizona has slashed funding for higher education, forcing universities and academic units to seek […]

WASHINGTON—By a 415-14 vote on June 16, the House followed the Senate’s lead and approved making Juneteenth—marking the date when the last group of slaves, in Texas, learned in 1865 about their emancipation—a federal holiday. The measure was signed by President Joe Biden and took effect immediately, making today a national holiday. The Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the new […]

By Adam Tenney Last summer, we held a class at the Communist Party’s Youth School on LGBT equality, with trans issues being an important part of that discussion. There was a very positive and warm reception recognizing that this was a topic that needed further exploration.  So I want to thank the National Board for inviting me here tonight to […]

For millions of workers, getting through the pandemic has been a major struggle for survival, while the largest corporations have enriched their wealth.  The pandemic exposed the systemic, raw inequities in health, housing, and employment for Black and Latino families who suffered more losses. These realities are shaping workers’ struggles emerging from COVID-19. One example is the epic battle for new […]