Year: 2011
Proposals introduced to ban teachers’ strikes in Pennsylvania
June 22, 2011
Proposals introduced to ban teachers’ strikes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Representative Todd Rock has introduced a bill to outlaw strikes by teachers.
Syracuse activists protest against cuts to health care
June 22, 2011
Syracuse activists protest against cuts to health care
Over 70 people gathered for a protest against cuts to health care at the Federal Building in Syracuse, NY, June…
Seven years of socialist struggle
June 22, 2011
Seven years of socialist struggle
The Party for Socialism and Liberation was founded in June 2004. Today, there are PSL members in almost 30 states,…
LGBT youth empowered by victories
June 21, 2011
LGBT youth empowered by victories
A recent Gallup Poll showed a significant upsurge in approval for same-sex marriage among 18-34 year olds.
Japanese radiation crisis worse than originally thought
June 21, 2011
Japanese radiation crisis worse than originally thought
While it has all but vanished from the mainstream press, the nuclear crisis in Japan has escalated.
Drug testing in Florida: new weapon against workers
June 21, 2011
Drug testing in Florida: new weapon against workers
The weapon of drug testing is being used in Florida to vilify workers and poor people, as a new law…
Missouri public workers rally for Social Security, Medicare
June 21, 2011
Missouri public workers rally for Social Security, Medicare
On June 17, workers came out to rally against cuts in Social Security and Medicare at the office of Missouri…
U.S. imperialism steps up intervention in Yemen
June 19, 2011
U.S. imperialism steps up intervention in Yemen
U.S. “covert” military intervention in Yemen has become more open as the political crisis continues to deepen.
Thousands of workers protest Wall Street bosses in Chicago
June 19, 2011
Thousands of workers protest Wall Street bosses in Chicago
On June 14, 5,000 workers and students converged on a corporate executive’s summit in Chicago.
Oscar Grant’s killer Mehserle released early
June 19, 2011
Oscar Grant’s killer Mehserle released early
On June 12, a diverse and disciplined march of 500 angry protesters in Oakland, Calif., decried the early release of…