Year: 2011
Denouncing war on Libya, White House action points to revitalized movement
July 13, 2011
Denouncing war on Libya, White House action points to revitalized movement
Hundreds picketed outside the White House on July 9 with signs that read “No War for Oil,” “Money for Jobs…
San Francisco protest condemns U.S./NATO bombing of Libya
July 13, 2011
San Francisco protest condemns U.S./NATO bombing of Libya
More than 125 activists and supporters gathered in San Francisco to demand an end to the U.S./NATO bombing of Libya.
Farm workers react to Brown’s veto of pro-union bill
July 12, 2011
Farm workers react to Brown’s veto of pro-union bill
California Governor Jerry Brown, despite claims to support the United Farm Workers union, has vetoed a bill that would make…
Egyptians protest release of police
July 12, 2011
Egyptians protest release of police
n Monday, July 4, Egyptians showed that the revolutionary intensity that brought down the Mubarak regime is alive when an…
Hugo Chávez returns to Venezuela
July 12, 2011
Hugo Chávez returns to Venezuela
President Hugo Chávez received a rousing welcome as he addressed supporters after his surprise July 4 return to Venezuela.
‘States rights’ invoked to justify harsh anti-immigrant measures
July 12, 2011
‘States rights’ invoked to justify harsh anti-immigrant measures
Politicians have imposed odious "reforms" on immigrants in the past 10 years. Now, immigrant workers face new challenges.
People’s needs are not bargaining chips
July 11, 2011
People’s needs are not bargaining chips
President Barack Obama has indicated that cuts to Social Security and Medicare would be "on the table" in deficit talks.
International Criminal Court: instrument of justice or regime change?
July 10, 2011
International Criminal Court: instrument of justice or regime change?
The proceedings of international institutions are not neutral, but a reflection of the world's balance of power. In the age…
The 2012 presidential election: The choice of the ruling class
July 8, 2011
The 2012 presidential election: The choice of the ruling class
True or false, the right to vote has always been guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution? The answer is, of course,…
California’s budget an attack on working people
July 8, 2011
California’s budget an attack on working people
Democrats have passed an “austerity” budget for California which will drastically curtail funding for human needs.