Progressives across Europe marked Victory Day on May 8-9, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as EU authorities persist in historical revisionism. Greek and Turkish Communists honour Victory Day at the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin-Treptow -- image via the KKE By Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch On May 8 and 9, left and progressive movements in Europe marked Victory Day – the 81st anniversary of fascism’s defeat in World War II. “For the Left this cannot be

Image via the PCC Via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The spokesperson for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hu Zhaoming, has demanded the immediate lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. In a message published on the social network X, Hu said that Washington has maintained a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions

A Global Signature Solidarity Campaign with Cuba has been launched. The Yo firmo por Cuba / I sign for Cuba campaign seeks to get people around the world to add their name to a global petition for peace, sovereignty, and solidarity with the Cuban people. George Mavrikos, Honorary President of the World Federation of Trade Unions and President of the IWI IOI International Workers Institute helped launch it with a strong message to the global working class: "Why does Trump want

Screenshot from video Cuba has responded to Trump’s aggressive, bombastic and overtly violent and imperialist rhetoric towards the socialist nation with a symbolic Lego-style video inspired by Iran’s viral AI animations, emphasizing resilience and national dignity. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials strongly criticized Trump’s comments suggesting Cuba’s government was in its “last moments.” Cuban leaders have said these remarks are attempts to pressure and

Lenin Reading a Book, Pyotr Vasilyev, USSR 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1963

Image via the CPC Jin Xin, Vice-minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with a delegation of young cadres from communist parties in Europe and the United States on May 7th in Beijing. The meeting focused on elaborating the scientific foundations and global relevance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Jin highlighted the CPC’s efforts to advance internal party self-buildin

Lenin and Krupskaya in Gorky, late summer 1922 From the Soviet Sputnik Magazine, June 1969: Among reminiscences of Lenin appearing in the Press for the first time in connection with the approaching centenary of his birth, are what Lenin's wife, Nadezhda Krupskaya, called "My Answers to a Questionnaire from the Brain Institute in 1935". The questionnaire itself has been lost, but the questions can be reconstructed from the answers: He walked rapidly, without ever swaying or sw

Often promoted as sustainable, fish farming can increase pressure on wild fisheries, deepen global food inequities, and damage marine ecosystems. Asc1733, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Laura Lee Cascada Fish farming, a form of aquaculture, is now the fastest-growing form of factory farming worldwide. This rapid expansion can be attributed to the industry’s emphasis on buzzwords such as “climate,” “conservation,” and “sustainability.” While discussions about land-base

Tracing the origins of the Strait of Hormuz to ancient Persian cosmology reveals how U.S. foreign policy toward Iran turns historically layered places into strategic abstractions, fueling instability across the Middle East. Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz -- Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Martina Moneke To speak of the Strait of Hormuz today is already to enter a language of reduction. In policy

Matchbox labels, People's Republic of China 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1962

May Day in Havana, 2026 On May 1, 2026, while millions of people in Cuba were on the streets against the US policy of strangulation, US President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on the socialist island. In addition to the already existing obstacles to Cuba's economic development caused by the decades-long blockade policy, these new measures once again worsen the living conditions of the Cuban people. The new blockade measures are directed against the energy‑ and oil sector

On April 28, 2025, Uber drivers in Victoria, British Columbia, officially ratified their first-ever union contract, after joining United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1518 in July 2025. This represents a historic achievement as the first collective bargaining agreement for app-based workers in Canada. The agreement covers more than 1,000 drivers, who now have access to face-to-face representation and support through the union. Being unionized allows drivers to advo

Starmer on February 28 -- Number 10, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons In the May 8, 2026 local elections, the reactionary Labour Party under Keir Starmer suffered massive, historic setbacks, losing over 1,300 to nearly 1,500 councillor seats and control of up to 38 councils. These losses marked one of the worst local election performances for the party in recent history, with Labour’s vote share hitting record lows across multiple regions. The big winner was far-right Reform

Red Army Marshal Zhukov at his 8th Army command post during the final drive on Berlin, April 1945 -- Daily LIFT #1961

Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish On Saturday May 2, Alina and Nerelys, two young workers who are single mothers and heads of their households, received the first two houses completed in Havana through the modular housing program using repurposed shipping containers. This initiative, being implemented across the country, shows the potential of this alternative to quickly address the growing housing needs of the Cuban people. Alina

From child labor to incarceration, U.S. laws often treat youth as disposable rather than nurturing their potential. Youth line up in prison in a US jail -- image via a Change.org petition By Colin Greer and Reynard Loki [Editor’s Note: This article is the second installment of “Does Your Community Care About Children?”, a four-part series by Colin Greer and Reynard Loki that examines overlapping crises facing vulnerable youth in America—including poverty, child labor, juvenil

The Cuban revolutionary and close confidant of Fidel Castro, Celia Sánchez Manduley was born on May 9, 1920, in Media Luna, Cuba. She grew up with eight siblings and was educated, though she never attended university. Early exposure to social issues and politics shaped her commitment to justice, motivating her participation in revolutionary activities against Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship. After Batista's military coup in 1952, Sánchez joined the struggle to overthrow his

The great American hero and revolutionary John Brown was born on May 9, 1800, in Torrington, Connecticut. He grew up in a deeply religious family that valued moral duty and social justice, which influenced his lifelong commitment to abolitionism. By adulthood, Brown was convinced that slavery was a moral evil that required immediate action to end rather than gradual reform. Brown became actively involved in anti-slavery efforts in the 1830s and 1840s. He provided support to e

By hosting the proposed Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank, Canada risks transforming war from a political decision subject to public scrutiny into a financial product. U.S. Army Soldier fires a FGM-148 Javelin -- public domain image By Umer Azad, Common Dreams Canada is set to host the headquarters of the proposed Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank, or DSRB, a new multinational institution designed to mobilize tens of billions in financing for military and security p

Victory Day card, USSR 1969 -- Daily LIFT #1960