Year: 2011
Events across the U.S. salute the Egyptian people
February 15, 2011
Events across the U.S. salute the Egyptian people
On Feb. 11 and 12, actions took place across the United States to salute the people of Egypt. Below are…
Iraq, Afghanistan veterans’ unemployment soars above nat’l average
February 15, 2011
Iraq, Afghanistan veterans’ unemployment soars above nat’l average
Young adults have been flooding into military recruitment stations looking for jobs, education benefits and health care, but statistics show…
The revolutionary role of Black soldiers in the Civil War
February 14, 2011
The revolutionary role of Black soldiers in the Civil War
Despite a mix of racism and political logic initially preventing them from joining, eventually 180,000 Black soldiers served in the…
Workers’ wages stagnate, Wall Street compensation soars
February 14, 2011
Workers’ wages stagnate, Wall Street compensation soars
Working class wages have been stagnant since 1973, but for the bankers and the capitalists, compensation has been beating inflation.…
Government lets homelessness prevention program run out of money
February 14, 2011
Government lets homelessness prevention program run out of money
Experiencing high demand, a program that assists tenants with their rent is almost completely out of money—and without a militant…
The hypocrisy of Zionism
February 12, 2011
The hypocrisy of Zionism
Zionist organizations in the United States are conducting ad campaigns denouncing Palestinian "violence"—even as the Israeli state and settlers continue…
Illinois takes a step toward LGBT equality
February 12, 2011
Illinois takes a step toward LGBT equality
On Jan. 31, civil unions for same-sex partners were legalized in Illinois. LGBT rights activists see this as a step…
Mubarak ousted: The people make history
February 11, 2011
Mubarak ousted: The people make history
The Egyptian people have done it. A revolution from below, developed without a fully prepared plan and without a formal…
Outcome of battle over health care law will not solve health care crisis
February 11, 2011
Outcome of battle over health care law will not solve health care crisis
The health care reform legislation signed into law by Pres. Obama last March has come under increasing attacks with a…