Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Politburo and secretary of organization for the Communist Party of Cuba's Central Committee, held discussions on Wednesday with Dmitry Medvedev, who is the chairman of the United Russia party and vice president of the country's Security Council. Image via the PCC By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the

Baristas have launched the largest strike in their company’s history and are standing firm until their demands are met. New York First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan with striking Starbucks workers -- image via video screenshot on X By Sonali Kolhatkar Thousands of baristas at nearly 100 Starbucks locations are on strike this holiday season, picketing outside the iconic cafes for a contract. While the corporate coffee chain has claimed little to no disruption to its bottom line

Statement by Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) Central Committee addressing the escalating imperialist aggression against Venezuela A new phase of imperialist aggression against Latin America is unfolding through the U.S.-orchestrated threats directed at Venezuela—military escalation, attempts at economic strangulation, and preparations for direct intervention. For years, the imperialist actors have targeted the Venezuelan people’s independence and sovereignty, employing every

The Moscow Restaurant Cafe, East Berlin, German Democratic Republic, 1960s -- Daily LIFT #1806

Kamla Persad-Bissessar with Marco Rubio, September 30, 2025 -- public domain image By Vijay Prashad US President Donald Trump has authorised the USS Gerald R. Ford to enter the Caribbean. It now floats north of Puerto Rico, joining the USS Iwo Jima and other US navy assets to threaten Venezuela with an attack. Tensions are high in the Caribbean, with various theories floating about regarding the possibility of what seems to be an inevitable assault by the US and regarding

When the infamous neocon warns about “criminal regimes,” I don’t think of Venezuela. I think of the mass graves, the scorched villages, the secret prisons, and the tens of thousands of Latin American lives shattered under the policies he championed. Abrams in 2019 -- public domain image By Michelle Ellner, Common Dreams Elliott Abrams has resurfaced with familiar instructions on how to “fix” Venezuela , a country he neither understands nor respects, yet feels entitled to rear

Joint Statement of Communist and Workers’ Parties against the persecution of the Communist Party of Poland Our parties strongly condemn the recent unacceptable action by Polish President Nawrocki, who has filed a motion with the Constitutional Court claiming that “the aims and activities of the Communist Party of Poland are unconstitutional”. This is an unfounded motion and largely echoes similar attempts by bourgeois forces in the country five years ago to ban the CP of Pola

Organized by the UJC at the Alma Mater, where Fidel embarked on his revolutionary journey, Cubans gathered once more on November 25 to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The Evening for the 9th Anniversary of the physical passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz took place on the night of November 25, featuring songs and dances that highlig

Political Bureau member Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, commenced a working visit to the Russian Federation on Tuesday. The visit aims to strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the parties, governments, and peoples of both countries. Photos by Odette Diaz Fumero By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - On a day full of symbolism and remembrance, wh

May Day rally and celebration in a Beijing park, People's Republic of China, 1976 -- Daily LIFT #1805

When Mamdani meets Trump on affordability, capitalism gets cheaper without becoming less exploitative. Public domain image By Peter Bloom, Common Dreams In the press conference following their meeting, President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani presented what has widely been read as an unexpected moment of political harmony. The men appeared relaxed, even complimentary toward one another. Trump congratulated Mamdani on his victory and repeated, “The bett

Carry the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution Through to the End! (oil painting) by Huang Chin-sheng and Chang Wen-hsin, People's Republic of China, 1976 -- Daily LIFT #1804

This Friday afternoon, at the Palace of the Revolution, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, thanked Alena Douhan for all the time she has dedicated "to working with the Cuban people." Images via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish "We are delighted to welcome her back to Cuba and highly appreciate her visit," stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez,

Protest against the new labour codes -- image via the CPI(M) on Facebook The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement: Revoke Labour Code The CPI(M) Polit Bureau strongly opposes the unilateral notification of the four Labour Codes by the BJP-led Central Government. The Labour Codes dismantle 29 hard-won labour laws that have, till now, protected the workers to some extent. Despite many limitations, to an extent the wages, wor

‘The Kiffness is part of the MAGA movement in SA – Make Apartheid Great Again’ The protest at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on Tuesday. Photo by Mzi Velapi By Mzi Velapi, Elitsha, South Africa The Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Mothers4Gaza picketed at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens early last week calling for the withdrawal of The Kiffness from the 2025/26 Summer Concert. Wearing keffiyahs and waving Palestinians flags, about 100 protesters stood outside of

Joint Statement on the 108th Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, November 24, 2005 The Communist and Workers’ Parties signing this Joint Statement wish, among other means, to honour the October Revolution, which illuminated the strength of the revolutionary class struggle — the power of the exploited and oppressed — when they surge to the forefront and turn the wheel of history forward, towards social emancipation. It was a Revolution inseparably linked wit

Responding to a population seeking practical knowledge and tools, the death literacy movement is filling a much-needed void by offering clarity, comfort, and confidence. Public domain image By Caren Martineau and Sarah Parker Ward Note by Caren Martineau: Having explored the implications of America’s aging demographic in my introductory article , I wanted to follow up with a piece that continues to provide information, clarity, and encouragement in support of personal and cul

Lands managed by Afro-descendant peoples in the Amazon experience dramatically lower deforestation and house some of the planet’s richest ecosystems—showing how centuries-old stewardship can guide global conservation. A view of part of the Brazilian Amazon -- Marinha do Brasil, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Reynard Loki Spanning nine nations and covering more than 5.5 million square kilometers —roughly the size of the continental United States—the Amazon is the world

Fidel Castro and Salvador Allende at mass event held in Punta Arenas, Chile during Castro's visit there in November, 1972 -- Daily LIFT #1803

The Sahel country inaugurated an electric vehicle assembly plant in January 2025, revolutionizing the national automotive sector. Image via X By Pedro Stropasolas, People's Dispatch Under the government of President Ibrahim Traoré , Burkina Faso launched its first brand of domestically assembled electric cars, Itaoua. The name is a tribute to a village near Ouagadougou, the country’s capital. The horse that illustrates the logo represents strength, prestige, and longevity. To