🚩May 1 is International Workers’ Day - a day rooted in the international struggle for dignity, fairness, and the rights of working people.
From the sacrifices of the Haymarket martyrs in 1886 to the tireless efforts of unions and activists today, May Day is a reminder that rights and progress are forged through collective action. It is a day to honor those who fought and those who lost their lives for the 8-hour workday, workplace safety laws, and protections.
Today, that same capitalist system is in crisis, and workers across the world are fighting to defend the conquests won over a century ago as they face rising inequality, stagnant wages, and the erosion of labor rights.
“Workers of the world, you have nothing to lose but your chains!”
➡️Swipe to learn more about May Day’s radical origins.
From the sacrifices of the Haymarket martyrs in 1886 to the tireless efforts of unions and activists today, May Day is a reminder that rights and progress are forged through collective action. It is a day to honor those who fought and those who lost their lives for the 8-hour workday, workplace safety laws, and protections.
Today, that same capitalist system is in crisis, and workers across the world are fighting to defend the conquests won over a century ago as they face rising inequality, stagnant wages, and the erosion of labor rights.
“Workers of the world, you have nothing to lose but your chains!”
➡️Swipe to learn more about May Day’s radical origins.
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🚩🇵🇰 The red flag flies high in Lahore, Pakistan for International Workers' Day!
Rickshaw drivers participated in the massive rally in Lahore and carried with them workers, union organizers, and political activists through the city’s arteries. The demonstration was led by the Mazdoor Kissan Party (MKP) in alliance with the Punjab Rickshaw Union, All Pakistan Trade Union Federation (APTUF), and joined by the Bonded Labour Liberation Front (BLLF).
Rickshaw drivers participated in the massive rally in Lahore and carried with them workers, union organizers, and political activists through the city’s arteries. The demonstration was led by the Mazdoor Kissan Party (MKP) in alliance with the Punjab Rickshaw Union, All Pakistan Trade Union Federation (APTUF), and joined by the Bonded Labour Liberation Front (BLLF).
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A brief recall of the history of Vietnam and how it helps us understand its triumph over the US Army. In addition, we review what happened to Vietnam after the war.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/01/50-years-of-vietnams-victory/
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50 years of Vietnam’s victory
A brief recall of the history of Vietnam and how it helps us understand its triumph over the US Army. In addition, we review what happened to Vietnam after the war.
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#MayDay | 🇨🇺 Millions took to the streets across Cuba for International Workers’ Day, with 600,000 marching in the capital Havana.
The Cuban people manifested their support with the revolution and reiterated longstanding calls for an end to the US blockade. They also expressed their support to the Cuban medical brigades that have brought health to many millions of people across the Global South and which are currently under direct attack from the US Trump administration.
The Cuban people also called for an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza and for the liberation of the Palestinian people.
The Cuban people manifested their support with the revolution and reiterated longstanding calls for an end to the US blockade. They also expressed their support to the Cuban medical brigades that have brought health to many millions of people across the Global South and which are currently under direct attack from the US Trump administration.
The Cuban people also called for an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza and for the liberation of the Palestinian people.
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US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dipped to an all-time low of 41% as he hits the 100-day mark of his presidency. This is lower than any recent US president at 100 days since 34th president Dwight D. Eisenhower, including Trump himself during his first term.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/01/grassroots-movement-against-trump-gains-more-ground-as-polling-reveals-record-low-approval-rating/
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Grassroots movement against Trump gains more ground as polling reveals record low approval rating
A CNN poll finds Trump’s approval rating sits at 41%, mirroring other polls showing abysmal public opinion
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“Kenya-China strategic partnership is permanent, people-centered, and continues to deliver practical, tangible, impactful, and sustainable win-win situations,” President Ruto affirmed during the visit.
The visit saw Kenya’s deepening ties with Beijing and resulted in the signing of more than 20 bilateral agreements spanning infrastructure, trade, health, education, and digital technology.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/01/kenya-deepens-ties-with-china-in-strategic-shift-ruto-calls-it-a-win-win-situation/
The visit saw Kenya’s deepening ties with Beijing and resulted in the signing of more than 20 bilateral agreements spanning infrastructure, trade, health, education, and digital technology.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/01/kenya-deepens-ties-with-china-in-strategic-shift-ruto-calls-it-a-win-win-situation/
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Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, Ruto calls it a win-win situation
President William Ruto’s recent five-day state visit to China marked a significant deepening of Kenya-China relations, culminating in the signing of over 20 bilateral agreements.
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🇿🇦 South Africa marks International Workers' Day with a massive demonstration in Bloemfontein in the Free State Province organized by the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU).
Workers marched against labor law amendments which are aimed at weakening organized labor, and reversing the gains of the working class in South Africa. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), one of the largest trade unions on the African continent participated in the mobilization. Workers also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza.
Workers marched against labor law amendments which are aimed at weakening organized labor, and reversing the gains of the working class in South Africa. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), one of the largest trade unions on the African continent participated in the mobilization. Workers also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza.
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This week marked the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's victory over US imperialism, and working people commemorated International Workers' Day (May Day) across the world.
Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the legacy of Vietnam's victory over the United States and the vibrant international anti-war movement, the looming threat of famine in Gaza, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, UnFreedom day in South Africa, coup attempts in Burkina Faso as well the upcoming May Day celebrations.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18A8xAnKX9NBBygYBTqeWO?si=f1be5b2f2b194f42
Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the legacy of Vietnam's victory over the United States and the vibrant international anti-war movement, the looming threat of famine in Gaza, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, UnFreedom day in South Africa, coup attempts in Burkina Faso as well the upcoming May Day celebrations.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18A8xAnKX9NBBygYBTqeWO?si=f1be5b2f2b194f42
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🇯🇴 In commemoration of the International Workers' Day, the Jordanian Democratic Popular Unity Party held an event under the banner "We struggle for the freedom of unionization".
The party praised the role of workers across the world for their efforts to confront the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, particularly in the US, France, Italy, and Morocco, where dock workers have abstained from loading ships heading to Israel with military cargo.
The party praised the role of workers across the world for their efforts to confront the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, particularly in the US, France, Italy, and Morocco, where dock workers have abstained from loading ships heading to Israel with military cargo.
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🇵🇸[DECLARATION] In defense of press freedom, we demand an end to Israel’s genocide
On World Press Freedom Day, 50+ media outlets from across the world signed this statement to honor Palestinian journalists killed by Israel & demand an end to the genocide.
Read the full statement here: https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/03/in-defense-of-press-freedom-we-demand-an-end-to-israels-genocide/
On World Press Freedom Day, 50+ media outlets from across the world signed this statement to honor Palestinian journalists killed by Israel & demand an end to the genocide.
Read the full statement here: https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/03/in-defense-of-press-freedom-we-demand-an-end-to-israels-genocide/
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This week marked the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's victory over US imperialism, and working people commemorating International Workers' Day (May Day) across the world.
Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the legacy of Vietnam's victory over the United States and the vibrant international anti-war movement, the looming threat of famine in Gaza, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, UnFreedom day in South Africa, coup attempts in Burkina Faso as well the upcoming May Day celebrations.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18A8xAnKX9NBBygYBTqeWO?si=f1be5b2f2b194f42
Tune in for an episode with Zoe Alexandra, Indian journalist Prasanth R and Roger McKenzie, international editor of Morning Star, as they discuss the legacy of Vietnam's victory over the United States and the vibrant international anti-war movement, the looming threat of famine in Gaza, peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, UnFreedom day in South Africa, coup attempts in Burkina Faso as well the upcoming May Day celebrations.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18A8xAnKX9NBBygYBTqeWO?si=f1be5b2f2b194f42
In just over 3 months, 3,472 Venezuelans were deported as a result of Trump’s policies. In total, more than 139,000 people have been deported from the United States.
In addition to the deportees who returned to Venezuela, another group of 252 Venezuelans were arrested and sent to the maximum security prison in El Salvador, the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). They are accused of being part of the criminal group Tren de Aragua. The US government, however, has not presented any evidence to support this.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/04/more-than-3400-venezuelans-have-returned-to-the-country-since-the-beginning-of-the-trump-administration/
In addition to the deportees who returned to Venezuela, another group of 252 Venezuelans were arrested and sent to the maximum security prison in El Salvador, the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). They are accused of being part of the criminal group Tren de Aragua. The US government, however, has not presented any evidence to support this.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/04/more-than-3400-venezuelans-have-returned-to-the-country-since-the-beginning-of-the-trump-administration/
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More than 3,400 Venezuelans have returned to the country since the beginning of the Trump administration
New wave of migrants arrived in Venezuela this Friday (2) with 172 people
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🇵🇸 Asa Winstanley on how the Israel lobby's accusations of antisemitism against Jeremy Corbyn have set the stage for even more sinister weaponizations of "antisemitism" while Israel commits a genocide in Gaza.
Winstanley is a senior editor at Electronic Intifada and author of Weaponizing Antisemitism: How the Israeli lobby brought down Jeremy Corbyn. He spoke in Newcastle at the "Speaking Truth to Power" event.
Winstanley is a senior editor at Electronic Intifada and author of Weaponizing Antisemitism: How the Israeli lobby brought down Jeremy Corbyn. He spoke in Newcastle at the "Speaking Truth to Power" event.
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As Israel’s latest siege of Gaza stretches into its third month, tens of thousands of children are starving, health and nutrition groups working in the region have warned.
Children, alongside the elderly and pregnant women, are bearing the brunt of Israeli attacks. At the beginning of April, weeks into Israel’s latest blockade, health and nutrition experts already warned of a new wave of deterioration in child health, wiping out progress made during the brief pause in attacks. By the time Israel collapsed the temporary ceasefire in mid-March, families were already forced to ration food again. Since then, the risk of outbreaks has grown, and the psychological toll on children, already severe, has been deepening, with expected long-term consequences.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/05/health-conditions-for-children-in-gaza-desperate-as-blockade-continues/
Children, alongside the elderly and pregnant women, are bearing the brunt of Israeli attacks. At the beginning of April, weeks into Israel’s latest blockade, health and nutrition experts already warned of a new wave of deterioration in child health, wiping out progress made during the brief pause in attacks. By the time Israel collapsed the temporary ceasefire in mid-March, families were already forced to ration food again. Since then, the risk of outbreaks has grown, and the psychological toll on children, already severe, has been deepening, with expected long-term consequences.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/05/05/health-conditions-for-children-in-gaza-desperate-as-blockade-continues/
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Health conditions for children in Gaza “desperate” as blockade continues
Tens of thousands of children in Gaza are starving under Israel’s latest blockade, while Western governments watch on, WHO officials and aid activists warn
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