Ola Bini at the hearing
Ecuador

Ola Bini’s appeal against detention dismissed

By a margin of 2-1, a court rejected Ola Bini’s appeal despite the flimsiness of the prosecution’s arguments

Peoples Dispatch
May 3, 2019
chicago teachers strike
United States

Charter school teachers go on strike in Chicago, demanding fair wages

Chicago Teachers Union leadership said that the recent surge in teachers’ strikes is driven by resistance to more than a decade of austerity and the dire consequences of the push to privatize public education.

Peoples Dispatch
May 3, 2019
may day - ireland
Ireland

Communist youth in Ireland seek structural solution to homelessness

The Connolly Youth Movement interrupted an event attended by the prime minister, claiming that the policies of Fine Gael government, especially in the housing sector, have been destroying the country.

Peoples Dispatch
May 2, 2019
People of Venezuela say to coup attempt: “Not today!”
Venezuela

People of Venezuela say to coup attempt: “Not today!”

After defeating a coup attempt by the right-wing opposition, the people of Venezuela mobilized in great numbers to commemorate International Workers’ Day, and to demonstrate their support for the government of Nicolás Maduro.

Peoples Dispatch
May 2, 2019
Government-forces-near-the-encounter-site
Kashmir

Ahead of general elections, dozens of youth detained in Kashmir

“They will be released after election ends in their districts on May 3,” police say.

Peoples Dispatch
May 2, 2019
What May Day means to the working class?
World

What May Day means to the working class?

International Workers’ Day honors the struggles and sacrifices of the generations of workers whose actions made the world better.

Peoples Dispatch
May 1, 2019
Army threatens protesters in Sudan, after negotiations fail
Sudan

Army threatens protesters in Sudan, after negotiations fail

Protest leaders have called for civil disobedience, while demonstrators vowed to stand firm against the threat made by the army general who heads the paramilitary group that houses fighter used to commit Darfur genocide

Peoples Dispatch
May 1, 2019
Venezuelans unite against latest coup attempt by far-right opposition
Venezuela

Venezuelans unite against latest coup attempt by far-right opposition

Reports indicate that the Venezuelan military has contained the attempted uprising by Juan Guaidó and small group of defectors from the security forces

Peoples Dispatch
April 30, 2019