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‘Russian Bounties’ Editorial: “If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you”

https://fighting-words.net/2020/07/12/editorial-if-you-believe-that-i-have-a-bridge-in-brooklyn-to-sell-you/ By Fighting Words Staff George C. Parker (1860-1936) became famous in New York City as the great con-man who repeatedly sold the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and Madison Square Garden to gullible victims. So when the New York Times (June 26, 2020) printed the “story” about the Russian government paying bounties to […]

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Detroit: July 4, 2020 Demonstrations Held in Solidarity with Indigenous and Black Lives

https://fighting-words.net/2020/07/12/july-4-demonstrations-held-in-solidarity-with-indigenous-and-black-lives/ By Detroit Fighting Words Staff These photographs were taken on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in downtown Detroit. There were two rallies in support of Indigenous and Black lives. One action began at Grand Circus Park featuring community speakers addressing African American history and other social issues. This crowd of about 300 people later marched […]

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Milwaukee, July 15, 2020: Stand For Justice!

Stand For Justice “Stand for Justice” Let’s ALL exercise our right to support Black Lives Matter in ways both large and small. Come “Stand” with us rain or shine every Wednesday and Saturday from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on 27th & Oklahoma. Bring your own sign and chair if you like. This small protest is perfect for […]

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Milwaukee, July 14, 2020: Voces de la Frontera and YES – Jericho Walk For Our Dreams

Jericho Walk For Our Dreams ENGLISH BELOW: Como sabemos, la Corte Suprema rechazó el argumento de la administración Trump contra DACA y votó para mantener el programa en su lugar. Por ahora. La administración ya ha declarado que continuarán atacando a DACA con la intención de eliminarlo. A partir de ahora, el USCIS todavía acepta […]

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Neenah, July 19, 2020: Activist Art Build

Activist Art Build On July 19th we will be holding an art build at Riverside Park to make signs and banners for BLM protests, Climate Strikes, and any other social justice movements that need materials. Feel free to come any time between 11:00am and 4:00pm, we will have art supplies but donations would be welcome. […]

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Milwaukee, August 6, 2020: Lanterns For Peace

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: A Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Global Nuclear Disarmament Please join Peace Action of Wisconsin on Thursday, August 6th for a candlelight vigil along Lincoln Memorial Drive to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and renew our commitment to a world free from nuclear weapons. 75th […]

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ONLINE: The Russian Revolution by Walter Rodney Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 7 PM

Join us for our third class discussing Walter Rodney’s Book “ The Russian Revolution”. We will be reviewing chapter 2 of the work. Reading materials may be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14zTQfzvMFa92NZBBTlT3xpVYaHG__vsQ?usp=sharing ====================================== Please register in advance for the online Zoom meeting by following the link below: When: Jul 14, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and […]