A radical cooperative of 15 countries in the Global South is trying to create the next generation of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and drugs. They are integrating medical technology, skills and knowledge, manufacturing practices, intellectual property and training from their respective universities and pharmaceutical companies. The cooperative is an mRNA . . .
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Following months of intense humidity and a catastrophic heat wave — temperatures reaching upwards of 124 F — Pakistan is once again bearing the brunt of the Global North-induced climate crisis. Members of Women’s Democratic Front and Progressive Students Federation set up a solidarity, donation relief camp. Credit: Awami Workers . . .
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Michigan’s progressive movement scored a victory, when the Michigan Supreme Court ruled Sept. 8 to allow two progressive initiatives to appear on the ballot in November. Detroit protest after the Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade, June 24. The Reproductive Freedom for All proposal enshrines in the state constitution . . .
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first posted September 9, 2021 The following lightly edited commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal aired as part of the “50 Years of Resistance: Black August and Attica” live broadcast, hosted by the Prisoners Solidarity Committee of Workers World Party, Sept. 2, 2021. In my mind, Attica was a turning point in . . .
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