Year: 2011
Chilean workers and students declare two-day strike
August 26, 2011
Chilean workers and students declare two-day strike
Demanding changes to education, taxes, health care, pensions and a new labor code, students and union workers took part in…
Philippine military violates human rights
August 26, 2011
Philippine military violates human rights
Human Rights Watch recently reported that the government of the Philippines allows its military to violate human rights and kill…
High cost of healthy eating hurts poor, workers
August 25, 2011
High cost of healthy eating hurts poor, workers
The price of the most nutrient-dense foods has risen faster than other foods, according a recent study from the University…
Protesters stand up for Africa outside White House
August 25, 2011
Protesters stand up for Africa outside White House
On Aug. 20, the message “U.S./NATO/France, Hands Off Africa!” was delivered to the President Barack Obama outside the White House.
Immigrant youth shut down streets in Chicago
August 25, 2011
Immigrant youth shut down streets in Chicago
On Aug. 17 immigrant and undocumented youth engaged in militant protest and direct action at a Homeland Security public hearing.
Pressure on to end deportations under Secure Communities
August 24, 2011
Pressure on to end deportations under Secure Communities
Carrying signs reading "Stop ripping families apart," 300 people packed a forum in Los Angeles on Aug. 15 to demand…
NATO’s rebel forces
August 24, 2011
NATO’s rebel forces
The rebels are there now thanks only to NATO, which has bombed at will Gaddafi's forces and buildings, funded and…
Veterans, families blame Army for suicides
August 24, 2011
Veterans, families blame Army for suicides
On Aug. 12, soldiers, veterans and military family members joined together in a historic speak out near the gates of…
Jackson, Miss., responds to horrific racist killing
August 24, 2011
Jackson, Miss., responds to horrific racist killing
Hundreds of people in the South, both Black and white, march to decry the brutal racist killing of James Anderson…
Verizon strike over, contract struggle continues
August 23, 2011
Verizon strike over, contract struggle continues
Because of the dedication and mobilization of tens of thousands of working people on the East Coast, and solidarity actions…