Year: 2013

Imperialism, immigration and Latin America

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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…
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