Year: 2013
Imperialism, immigration and Latin America
April 27, 2013
Imperialism, immigration and Latin America
We frequently hear how immigrants are merely “seeking a better life for their children,” but there is no discussion of…
The border, Mexican labor and the racist history of U.S. immigration policy
April 27, 2013
The border, Mexican labor and the racist history of U.S. immigration policy
Immigration law has changed many times, sometimes quite radically, either to suit the needs of the capitalist system or in…
Making the ‘Black-Latino unity’ slogan reality
April 27, 2013
Making the ‘Black-Latino unity’ slogan reality
When construction began recently on the Smithsonian Institute’s new Museum of African-American History and Culture, it represented a milestone in…
We Need Mass Mobilization to Win Full Rights for All Immigrants
April 27, 2013
We Need Mass Mobilization to Win Full Rights for All Immigrants
The following is an open letter being signed and distributed by immigrant rights organizations, leaders and activists.
Winning the fight against the ‘illegal’ label
April 27, 2013
Winning the fight against the ‘illegal’ label
On March 2, the Associated Press, an internationally referenced news source whose articles reach millions of readers daily, made a…
Hundreds gather in Philadelphia to celebrate Mumia’s 59th birthday
April 26, 2013
Hundreds gather in Philadelphia to celebrate Mumia’s 59th birthday
Hundreds of people gathered in Philadelphia on April 24 to celebrate the 59th birthday of the “world’s most famous prisoner,”…
Oncologists protest cancer drug profiteering
April 26, 2013
Oncologists protest cancer drug profiteering
More than 100 cancer specialists issued a statement April 25 condemning the high price of cancer medications, which now can…
Nigeria on fire, Ivory Coast ‘votes’
April 25, 2013
Nigeria on fire, Ivory Coast ‘votes’
Recently, West Africa has seen violence flare again in Nigeria and less than credible elections as well as calls for…
Workers and youth march on Los Angeles Sheriffs in Watts area
April 25, 2013
Workers and youth march on Los Angeles Sheriffs in Watts area
Over 200 people joined in a spirited march on the Lynwood substation of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to demand…
Students Against Mass Incarceration hold successful first conference
April 25, 2013
Students Against Mass Incarceration hold successful first conference
Well over 100 people descended on Howard University on April 19 and 20 for the first national conference of Students…