from The Socialist Webzine The tenants have taken many steps to confront their slumlord, Horacio Petito of Peto Management, but the situation is being handled slowly through the courts. They say they can’t wait months for something to change. They need something to happen now since they fear a fire or medical emergency. 51 families in 3 buildings located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn,... 

“Hundreds of union members have descended on New York power utility Consolidated Edison’s corporate headquarters in Manhattan following the company’s decision to lock out 8,500 of its unionized workers in the midst of contract negotiations. Workers were sent home on July 1 after Local 1-2 of the Utility Workers Union refused to agree to give seven days’ notice before a strike.” by... 

“The police occupy a unique position in the social hierarchy, and many undoubtedly enjoy the smug sense of satisfaction any authority figure gets from exercising their power. They are paid by the State to protect the wealthy and powerful and to, when need be, repress those potentially disruptive social forces: minorities, the poor and unemployed, angry disaffected youth, the rebels, outcasts and... 

by Stewart Alexander from The Socialist Webzine  Running for President as a Third Party candidate is a tough gig.  Out on the campaign trail we are always outspent by the Democrats and Republicans, opposed in court by their fancy lawyers and harassed by their, mostly paid, political representatives. Worst of all, both of these corporate funded parties rely on fundamentally undemocratic ballot access... 

Balancing childcare, rent, chronic conditions, and my job as a single mother living in the Bronx can be nearly impossible. As Ellen Bravo wrote in response to Anne-Marie Slaughter’s “Why Women Can’t Have it All,” I worried about losing it all, not ‘having it all.’ by Kimberly Ortiz from Think Progress Two years ago, I sat in the ER with my two-year-old Aiden, who had a double ear infection.... 

“The question that is posed now is what course will Francois Hollande and his government pursue? For the moment the answer is not absolutely clear. Of course Hollande will not pursue an anti-capitalist policy, no one expects him to. What he will do is less clear.” by Murray Smith from Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal   Following on the victory of Socialist Party candidate... 

Interview will Billy Wharton on the Wild Wild Left on Blog Talk Radio. Billy discusses healthcare, the presidential campaign, and the NY Yankees! from The Socialist Webzine Listen to internet radio with Diane G on Blog Talk Radio  Read More →