Jamal Rich

Jamal Rich writes from Washington, D.C. where he is active with the Claudia Jones School for Political Education.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Jamal Rich

Culture

‘The Optimist: A Social Biography of Palestinian Communist Tawfiq Zayyad’ book review
April 4, 2025 By Jamal Rich
Sorek’s book sheds light not only on Zayyad’s life but also on the layered history of the Palestinian movement.
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Labor

D.C. Black clergy join growing boycott of Target
March 14, 2025 By Jamal Rich
Mount protest about the dropping of DEI programs.
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Politics

Undermining D.C. home rule, Republicans, anti-Cuba Democrats team up to honor right-wing exile
February 27, 2025 By Jamal Rich
Honoring Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas can also be seen as a move to undermine D.C. sovereignty.
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Labor

Baristas face brutal union-busting campaign at DMV-area Compass Coffee chain
July 9, 2024 By Jamal Rich
People’s World interviews three workers who share the challenges they’re up against.
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News

U.S. Virgin Islands takes up resolution in support of D.C. statehood
July 5, 2024 By Jamal Rich
If the measure passes, the U.S. Virgin Islands will join dozens of other legislative bodies across the U.S. calling for D.C. statehood.
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News

D.C. residents blitz Council, demand ceasefire resolution before summer recess
July 3, 2024 By Lo Cropper And Jamal Rich
It’s becoming increasingly clear that if a ceasefire resolution were brought to the floor, it would pass with majority support.
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News

D.C. Council won’t consider ceasefire resolution, but Ward 1 Dems are making moves
June 12, 2024 By Jamal Rich
Local activists involved in the fight for a Gaza ceasefire aren’t giving up.
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Labor

D.C. labor unions join the struggle to win local ceasefire resolution
June 8, 2024 By Jamal Rich
A coalition of unions pickets city officials.
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