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Anti-war protest targets militaristic VP candidate Sarah Palin
On Oct. 4, members of the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation participated in an anti-war rally…
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Thousands of Peruvians take to the streets against neoliberalism
Thousands of people flooded the streets in several Peruvian cities on Oct. 6 for an organized national day of protest.…
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The cutbacks are coming! Organize!
After an 85-day delay, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California finally signed off on the state budget. It contained $10.3 billion…
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Greek workers stage 24-hour strike
Millions of workers joined a 24-hour nationwide strike on Oct. 8 called by the Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and…
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Release of 17 Guantanamo prisoners deals blow to Bush administration
In a stinging defeat for the Bush administration, a federal judge has ordered the release of 17 detainees from Guantanamo…
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Las provisiones del rescate apoya la expulsión de los dueños de casa
Tanto los demócratas como los republicanos, han estado haciendo toda clase de maniobras para convencer a la clase trabajadora que…
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Swazis take a stand against king’s political repression
The September parliamentary elections in Swaziland injected new energy into the political struggle against the country’s absolutist monarchy. The elections—the…
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Bosses slash 159,000 jobs in September
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 159,000 jobs were lost in September—the greatest loss in five years. It…
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Capitalist vultures feed on fallen corporations
The biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression may spell disaster for workers, but it spells opportunity for the strongest…
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Eugene Puryear’s Northeast Speaking Tour
New York Friday, October 17 New York City, New York Panel: "Socialists Confront the 2008 Elections and the Wall Street…
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Majority opposes harsh mandatory minimum sentencing laws
A recent poll shows that 60 percent of respondents oppose harsh mandatory minimum sentencing laws for non-violent crimes. Drug laws…
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California governor kills Harvey Milk bill in nod to right-wing bigots
California Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill that would have honored the late gay activist Harvey Milk. Bowing to…
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Hate crime against Muslim child sparks backlash in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio, Police Chief Richard Biehl has said with a straight face that a 10-year-old Muslim girl who was attacked…
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FDIC deposit insurance not a sure thing
We hear the parting words from television commercials and radio advertisements: "Member FDIC Insured." The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has…
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Dallas teachers protest mass layoffs
Hundreds of teachers surrounded the Dallas Independent School District Building in Texas as the school board voted to fire workers…
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Unite and fight against police brutality!
On Sept. 15, the New York Police Department assaulted the Freedom Fighters’ Contingent of the African American Day Parade. The…
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U.S. violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty puts Zardari in a quandary
Increased U.S. military incursions into Pakistan have sharply raised tensions in the region. Pakistani troops engaged in combat with U.S.…
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People of Ecuador approve new constitution
On Sept. 28, Ecuadorans approved a new, progressive constitution with 65 percent support. Even in districts where the right-wing opposition…
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Troy Davis case puts spotlight on racist death penalty
As a result of thousands of people mobilizing around the world, Troy Davis—an innocent man on death row—has been granted…
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Palestinians protest reopening of garbage dump
More than 300 Palestinians took to the streets in protest to halt the Israeli government’s plan to reopen a toxic…
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