On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates Made Baseball History On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates Made Baseball History
There are many factors behind the “cleansing” of African Americans from a sport to which we were so essential for most of the 20th century.
Aug 31, 2021 / Bill Fletcher Jr.
The Labor Movement Isn’t Ready to Expel Police Unions The Labor Movement Isn’t Ready to Expel Police Unions
If all we do is exile law enforcement from our ranks, we won’t help rid the country of white supremacy.
Oct 26, 2020 / The Debate / Bill Fletcher Jr.
5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America 5 Ways to Rebuild Labor and Transform America
The economic fallout from Covid-19 has created an opening for unions to lead a mass movement.
Jun 2, 2020 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
Rethinking Ralph Northam Rethinking Ralph Northam
Progressives shouldn’t expect infallibility from our leaders.
Feb 13, 2019 / Bill Fletcher Jr.
Letters From the March 19-26, 2018, Issue Letters From the March 19-26, 2018, Issue
Heartbreaking foresight… Corrections (alas)… Off base [web only]…
Feb 22, 2018 / Our Readers and Bill Fletcher Jr.
One Person’s Terrorist? Reflections on Zohra Drif’s Memoir of the Algerian Revolution One Person’s Terrorist? Reflections on Zohra Drif’s Memoir of the Algerian Revolution
Is the civilian population of a colonial-settler regime ever a legitimate military target?
Feb 2, 2018 / Bill Fletcher Jr.
Defeat the Reactionary White Elite Defeat the Reactionary White Elite
While preventing a Republican triumph is imperative, we should have no illusions about Obama.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
OpinionNation: Labor’s Bad Recall? OpinionNation: Labor’s Bad Recall?
Unions invested heavily in the campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Was that a huge mistake?
Jun 15, 2012 / Gordon Lafer, Doug Henwood, Jane McAlevey, Bill Fletcher Jr., Mike Elk, and Adolph Reed Jr.
Occupy the Imagination Occupy the Imagination
Occupy is the base upon which to build a mass left radical movement, one that challenges the system itself.
Mar 14, 2012 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
Remembering Manning Remembering Manning
A tribute to the recently departed scholar Manning Marable, by a close friend.
Apr 4, 2011 / Bill Fletcher Jr.