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Free Mumia!
Mumia’s sentence has been commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Whatever the situation in the legal arena,…
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Africa: invasions and interventions
A large-scale invasion of Somalia by Kenya and further escalation by U.S. imperialism in Uganda are poised to increase the…
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Remembering the fearless Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth
Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, stalwart civil rights movement leader, died Oct. 5 at the age of 89. He rose to…
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Three lessons from the fight to save Troy Davis
Despite the lack of evidence against Davis and the international effort to save his life, the state of Georgia executed…
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Famine and war grip Somalia
The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing deadly famine, with 12 million at risk of starvation, 3 million of whom…
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Poverty fuels rage in Malawi
Two days of mass protests, which were met with police violence, rocked the tiny African nation of Malawi in late…
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International Criminal Court: instrument of justice or regime change?
The proceedings of international institutions are not neutral, but a reflection of the world's balance of power. In the age…
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U.S. imperialism exploits Sudan conflict for own advantage
Two months of fighting along the border between North and South Sudan appears to be coming to a close.What are…
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Nigerian elections reflect social and economic conflicts
Nigeria’s recent presidential elections saw significant fraud and widespread violence, highlighting the nation's intense social and economic conflicts.
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Martelly wins Haitian presidency in underwhelming victory
Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly was declared the victor of the Haitian elections earlier this year to great acclaim from both…
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