Socialist Presidential Candidate: ‘It’s Time Workers Are in Power’
She’s on the ballot but not in the debate. BreakThrough speaks with Gloria La Riva, the socialist candidate who is running against both major parties and is on the ballot in 15 states. La Riva, like other third-party candidates, has been shut out of tonight’s debate and mainstream media coverage.
It’s 2020 and Black People Are Still Fighting To Vote
THIS is what voter suppression looks like. Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter details the harassment and intimidation they regularly face during their ongoing country-wide tour encouraging the Black community to vote.
The Dark History of Forced Sterilization
Amy Coney Barrett’s ascension to the Supreme Court has put the issues of women’s rights in focus. Attacks on women’s reproductive rights in particular aren’t new or novel. BT breaks down the long and dark history of forced sterilizations in the US.
EXCLUSIVE Interview: Denver Organizers Facing 48 Years in Prison
These activists are facing up to 48 years in prison for organizing peaceful anti-racist demonstrations in Denver, CO. Now they’re speaking out about the D.A.’s vendetta to suppress the movement demanding justice for Elijah McClain.
Bolivia’s Socialist Victory: Will Coup Plotters Strike Back?
Vital analysis from Bolivian journalist Ollie Vargas about the elections in Bolivia.
Bolivians Vote Socialist, Oust U.S.-Backed Coup
Socialist candidate Luis Arce wins the Bolivian presidency in a stunning vindication for the party of Evo Morales. BreakThrough speaks with Zoe PC, international election observer and reporter with People’s Dispatch, currently in La Paz. #HandsoffBolivia #Bolivia #MAS #LuisArce #elections #Soc
Black Firefighters Rebel Against Pro-Trump Union Pres.
In this special edition of “On the Picket Line,” we speak with fast food workers at a NYC rally demanding protection against arbitrary firings. Alameda Health System workers strike and win a major demand in California. Firefighters in Philly demand their union president resign after union leadership unilaterally decided to endorse Trump.
Eyewitness Bolivia: MAS Posed to Win?
The elections in Bolivia will take place on Sunday and the stakes have never been higher. MAS candidate Luis Arce is leading by a significant margin in the polls, but the US-backed coup government and right-wing forces are prepared to undermine his victory by any means. BT speaks with Camila Escalante, correspondent with @teleSUR tv […]