Year: 2006
Philippines: Hundreds of political killings under Arroyo
September 15, 2006
Philippines: Hundreds of political killings under Arroyo
When U.S. leaders talk about spreading "democracy" abroad, what do they mean? Whether in Iraq, Palestine, Haiti, Afghanistan or the…
College tuition unaffordable in 43 U.S. states
September 15, 2006
College tuition unaffordable in 43 U.S. states
The capitalist class’s attack on working people is affecting many facets of people’s lives. College tuition is emerging as another…
Mexico: López Obrador to form parallel government
September 15, 2006
Mexico: López Obrador to form parallel government
On Sept. 5, 2006, the Mexican Federal Electoral Tribunal officially declared Felipe Calderón the victor in the Mexican presidential election.…
Low-cost housing crisis in Los Angeles, across the country
September 12, 2006
Low-cost housing crisis in Los Angeles, across the country
As living conditions continue to decline throughout the country and poverty increases, the need for low-cost housing is on the…
Detroit teachers defy court order, continue the struggle
September 12, 2006
Detroit teachers defy court order, continue the struggle
After two weeks on the picket line, striking Detroit teachers are standing firm in the face of threats from the…
Anti-Cuban journalists on U.S. government payroll
September 12, 2006
Anti-Cuban journalists on U.S. government payroll
The Miami Herald disclosed on Sept. 7 that at least 10 south Florida journalists have received payments of $1,550 to…
Behind Bush’s CIA prison admission
September 12, 2006
Behind Bush’s CIA prison admission
Last week, the Bush administration admitted the existence of secret CIA prisons housing so-called "high value" prisoners. The prisons exist…
Day 4: U.S.-Korea FTA protests, 15 arrested
September 11, 2006
Day 4: U.S.-Korea FTA protests, 15 arrested
The writer is the national staff coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) and…
Day 3: Protests against U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
September 9, 2006
Day 3: Protests against U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The writer is the national staff coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) and…
The Lebanon war and Israel’s ‘Iron Wall’
September 9, 2006
The Lebanon war and Israel’s ‘Iron Wall’
"A voluntary agreement between us and the Arabs of Palestine is inconceivable now or in the foreseeable future…Every indigenous people…