Trump Has Handed Coal Miners a “Death Sentence.” But They’re Not Going Without a Fight. Trump Has Handed Coal Miners a “Death Sentence.” But They’re Not Going Without a Fight.
After the government betrayed them by refusing to enforce a crucial workplace health rule, a group of coal miners traveled to DC to put Trump on notice.
Oct 21, 2025 / Kim Kelly
Ozzy Osbourne, Rock God Despite Himself (1948–2025) Ozzy Osbourne, Rock God Despite Himself (1948–2025)
The Prince of Darkness, who gave us heavy metal as we know it, has been laid to rest.
Something Is Still Rotten in the City of Philadelphia Something Is Still Rotten in the City of Philadelphia
Philly workers went out on strike—and came back with a deal that nobody seems to like.
Jul 21, 2025 / Kim Kelly
Sex Workers Are Trying to Warn Us About Project 2025 Sex Workers Are Trying to Warn Us About Project 2025
A group of performers and activists are giving voters a clear message: Under a Trump administration, not even your porn is safe.
Nov 4, 2024 / Kim Kelly
The Glorious Proletarian Theater of Pro Wrestling The Glorious Proletarian Theater of Pro Wrestling
An ode to one of the greatest working-class art forms of our time.
Apr 23, 2024 / Kim Kelly
John Fetterman, American Jagoff John Fetterman, American Jagoff
The former progressive darling has decided to become the world’s most antagonistic Israel stan. It’s a very bad look.
Mar 15, 2024 / Kim Kelly
Moms for Liberty Came to Philly. Philly Came for Them. Moms for Liberty Came to Philly. Philly Came for Them.
This city is welcoming to just about everyone—except hateful fascist bigots, as the Moms for Liberty found out.
Jul 5, 2023 / Kim Kelly
Joy, Revolution, and Tear Gas: My May Day In Paris Joy, Revolution, and Tear Gas: My May Day In Paris
There was beauty and comradeship everywhere. And there were thousands and thousands of cops.
May 11, 2023 / Kim Kelly
Why the Warrior Met Strike Is Ending Why the Warrior Met Strike Is Ending
After 23 months, the union tells more than 1,000 coal miners in Alabama it’s time to head back to work—without the contract they want.
Feb 20, 2023 / Kim Kelly
Black Lung Is Still Killing America’s Coal Miners Black Lung Is Still Killing America’s Coal Miners
The Department of Labor unveiled a bold initiative to combat the crisis by curbing exposure to silica.
Jul 7, 2022 / Kim Kelly