Year: 2011
Thousands celebrate LGBT Pride across United States
June 15, 2011
Thousands celebrate LGBT Pride across United States
Throughout the month of June, communities across the United States celebrate LGBT Pride. Read reports on Pride activities the weekend…
Community protests police shootings in Albuquerque
June 15, 2011
Community protests police shootings in Albuquerque
Over 50 community activists and family members of victims of Albuquerque police shootings rallied at Civic Plaza on June 14.
From defensive to offensive struggles
June 15, 2011
From defensive to offensive struggles
We are now three years into the"great recession"? that began in 2008, and there are stirrings of struggle that suggest…
Wikileaks cables further expose US role in Honduras coup
June 14, 2011
Wikileaks cables further expose US role in Honduras coup
New Wikileaks from the U.S. Embassy in Honduras reveal the U.S.role in the 2009 coup that overthrew democratically elected President…
Pittsburgh demands justice for Jordan Miles
June 14, 2011
Pittsburgh demands justice for Jordan Miles
Departm.ent of Justice will not prosecute cops who beat Jordan Miles, despite claiming to pursue police brutality cases.
U.S. seizes health care funds meant for Cuba
June 14, 2011
U.S. seizes health care funds meant for Cuba
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control seized $4.207 million destined to fight AIDS, malaria and and tuberculosis…
Boycott campaign against Israeli apartheid gains strength
June 14, 2011
Boycott campaign against Israeli apartheid gains strength
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in support of Palestine notched a victory as the University of London Union voted…
Charter schools expel special needs students at high rates
June 14, 2011
Charter schools expel special needs students at high rates
According to a recent study, Washington, D.C., charter schools punish students of color and students with disabilities much more harshly…
Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts
June 14, 2011
Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts
Nigeria’s recent presidential elections saw significant fraud and widespread violence, highlighting the nation's intense social and economic conflicts.
Why the NATO powers are trying to assassinate Muammar Gaddafi
June 13, 2011
Why the NATO powers are trying to assassinate Muammar Gaddafi
Wikileaks-released State Department cables from November 2007 and afterwards show the real reason for the mounting U.S. hostility to the…