First Latin American gathering of worker-recovered factories
Finally the statement concluded with an inspiring call: “They steal the land, we occupy it. They make war and destroy nations; we defend peace and the integration of the peoples’ with respect for their sovereignty. They divide; we unite. Because we are the working class. Because we are the present and the future of humankind.
Helping from the heart: Sacramento activist to the rescue of Katrina evacuees
RoLanda Wilkins is the national coordinator of the Birthing Project USA, the Sister/Friend Program, a national model for improving birth outcomes for African American women. There are 75 Birthing Projects across the United States. Working from a Birthing Project office in midtown Sacramento, RoLanda helped to bring baby and personal hygiene items and clothes in September to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Twas the night before Fitzmas, and in the White House....
Twas the night before Fitzmas, and in the White House
Every one was scared shitless, and Bush was quite soused
Every one was scared shitless, and Bush was quite soused
ETHIOPIA: Uneasy calm returns to Addis Ababa after riots
As riots took place in the capital city and disturbances reportedly broke out in several towns around the country this week, the United Nations also expressed fears over the unresolved border dispute with Eritrea... [U.N. Commander of Peacekeepers] said he feared a new war is possible after both sides moved troops and military hardware closer to the border during the past 10 days.
Mass continental protest march against Bush
No to Bush! Another America is possible! (the name given to the march) is also a demonstration of support on the streets of Mar del Plata for the Bolivarian Revolution and its leader, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who is to take part in the protest and is to speak in a mass meeting in the World Stadium
Vietnam Fighting Bird Flu with Full Force
Since the disease appeared at the end of 2003, Vietnam had to sacrifice 50 million poultry and 41 people have died...Since birds are the main source of this dangerous virus, a major point is to avoid propagation of the illness among them, so vaccinations, extra farm hygiene and restriction of transport of unexamined live animals to cities, is in order.
The Philippines: The Philippine Communist Party (PKP) To Celebrate 75th Year
The PARTIDO KOMUNISTA NG PILIPINAS (PKP-1930, or Philippine Communist Party) will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its public proclamation on November 7, 2005, which will coincide with the 88th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution.
Iran: Regime's Adventurism Gives Imperialists an Excuse to Intervene
The deeply irresponsible comments made by Mahmood Ahmadi-Nejad, President of the regime of Velayat-e-faquih in Iran, on Wednesday October 26 about 'wiping Israel off the world map' has once again put Iran in a serious political crisis.
53% of Americans Support Impeachment; ImpeachPAC Announced!
By a margin of 53% to 42%, Americans want Congress to impeach President Bush if he lied about the war in Iraq, according to a new poll commissioned by AfterDowningStreet.org, a grassroots coalition that supports a Congressional investigation of President Bush's decision to invade Iraq in 2003.
Rosa Parks, 1913 – 2005
The death of Rosa Parks has led to many memorials, some genuinely heartfelt, others, from those who oppose affirmative action and other goals of the contemporary civil rights movement, quite hypocritical.
