Chinese-American worker and activist arrested for advocating for peace between US and China
United States

Chinese-American worker and activist arrested for advocating for peace between US and China

Li Tang “Henry” Liang, a hotel worker active in his Boston local union, was suspended from his job after being indicted on federal charges

Natalia Marques
June 22, 2023
Against all reason, Cuba remains on the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list
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Against all reason, Cuba remains on the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list

What are the effects of Cuba’s designation as a “state sponsor of terrorism” on the Cuban people?

Natalia Marques
June 21, 2023
Millions of people in the US ration medicine as Big Pharma fights to keep prices high
United States

Millions of people in the US ration medicine as Big Pharma fights to keep prices high

A new CDC study shows that 9 million people are trying to save money by rationing medication, as pharmaceutical giants rally against price checks

Natalia Marques
June 15, 2023
UPS workers launch strike authorization vote
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UPS workers launch strike authorization vote

If push comes to shove, the Teamsters will not shying away from using their ultimate leverage: a work stoppage which would be one of the largest strikes in US history

Natalia Marques
June 13, 2023
Black Brazilian movement leaders lead delegation to the US to fight for an end to racist violence
Brazil

Black Brazilian movement leaders lead delegation to the US to fight for an end to racist violence

Brazilian activists raise awareness about the “historic genocide” of violence against Black people in Brazil of all genders

Natalia Marques
June 8, 2023
NYC skyrockets to world’s most polluted city as wildfires blaze in Canada
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NYC skyrockets to world’s most polluted city as wildfires blaze in Canada

Masks and stay-at-home advisories are back in New York City, now the most polluted city in the world by far as a result of wildfire smoke from Canada

Natalia Marques
June 7, 2023
Attacks on student loan forgiveness threaten millions in the US
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Attacks on student loan forgiveness threaten millions in the US

Congress is spearheading an effort to force millions student debtors deeper into financial despair

Natalia Marques
June 2, 2023
NYC tenants say: the rent is too damn high!
United States

NYC tenants say: the rent is too damn high!

This weekend, thousands of tenants are expected to protest the proposed Rent Guidelines Board rent hikes on rent stabilized tenants

Natalia Marques
May 19, 2023