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Behind the growing instability in Nigeria
As oil prices continue their dramatic rise, public interest in oil-producing countries is growing. Nigeria—the world’s sixth largest oil producer—is…
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Charges against Katrina killer cops dismissed
A judge has dismissed murder charges against seven New Orleans police officers who gunned down two men on a bridge…
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Revolutionary leader Prachanda elected Prime Minister of Nepal
Marking a momentous victory for the revolutionary struggle in Nepal, Prachanda, the long-time leader of the Communist Party of Nepal…
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Liberation Volume 2, Issue 18
Volume 2, No. 18: "One Nation" Under Wall Street On the cover: Neither Democrats nor Republicans can solve the economic…
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Racist ICE raids sweep Massachusetts immigrant communities
More than 100 people withstood a torrential rainstorm on Aug. 8 to stand in solidarity against the mass anti-immigrant raids…
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No surprise ending for Hamdan trial
The Aug. 7 New York Times editorial captured the essence of the Salim Ahmad Hamdan trial: "Now that was a…
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Montreal police shooting sparks militant protests
On the night of Aug. 10, Canadian youth took over the streets of Montreal North to protest the police shooting…
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Air Force pushes environmentally dangerous coal-to-liquid plants
High-ranking Air Force officials have been meeting with investors and state officials in an attempt to get financing and support…
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Colombian truckers strike still strong after two weeks
Aug. 13 marked two weeks since the Colombian Truckers Association (ACC) went on strike in Colombia. The strike has had…
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Why we are protesting at the Obama/McCain presidential forum
This Party for Socialism and Liberation commentary aired on Friday, Aug. 15 on KPFK in Southern California. This Saturday, Aug.…
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Police murder farmers during protest in India
More than 2,000 farmers were gathered near a government building in Delhi, India, when the police began hitting the protestors…
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Mexico City conference draws attention to HIV/AIDS epidemic
On Aug. 3, HIV/AIDS professionals from around the world gathered in Mexico City for the 17th International AIDS conference. The…
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Rusia, Georgia y la independencia en la época imperialista
El gobierno estadounidense y los medios de comunicación han proyectado el último conflicto entre Rusia y Georgia sobre Osetia del…
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Russia, Georgia, and independence in the age of imperialism
The U.S. government and media have portrayed the latest conflict between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia and Abkhazia as…
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Israel coerces sick Palestinians into becoming informants
After conducting numerous interviews, Physicians for Human Rights identified 32 Palestinians who had their entry into Israel for medical treatment…
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Chicago-area disabled activists rally to close developmental center
About 60 disabled activists held a noontime rally at the State of Illinois Building on July 29, demanding that the…
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Loss of home equity credit another blow to struggling homeowners
Many homeowners struggling with payments are faced with another crisis: Morgan Stanley, the second biggest U.S. securities firm, has informed…
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Pro-Cuba celebration triumphs over right-wing terrorist threats
Despite of an organized attempt by anti-communist reactionaries to shut down a July 26 Cuba Celebration in Los Angeles, nearly…
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State gov’ts use revenue shortfalls to slash social spending
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that at least 29 states and the District of Columbia are facing…
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Disabled march in Pride Parade
Representing the condition of one in five Americans with a visible or invisible disability, an estimated 5,000 people, floats and…
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