Year: 2006
Lolita Lebrón, a bold fighter for Puerto Rican independence
March 1, 2006
Lolita Lebrón, a bold fighter for Puerto Rican independence
Throughout Puerto Rican history, women have played an exemplary and leading role in the struggle against colonialism and oppression.
Fighting for women’s equality
March 1, 2006
Fighting for women’s equality
“Revolution within the Revolution.” This is what Cuba calls the struggle for women’s equality. This phrase is used because even…
Remembering Coretta Scott King
March 1, 2006
Remembering Coretta Scott King
On Jan. 31, Coretta Scott King passed away at age 78. She was a leader within the Civil Rights movement,…
U.S. government attacks progressive Cubans in Miami
March 1, 2006
U.S. government attacks progressive Cubans in Miami
On Jan. 6, 2006, university professors Carlos Álvarez and Elsa Prieto were arrested by federal authorities in Miami and charged…
Organizing against oil companies’ racism
March 1, 2006
Organizing against oil companies’ racism
For decades, the movement to protect the environment was mainly concentrated in middle-class communities and focused on issues far removed…
Abramoff scandal reveals capitalist corruption
March 1, 2006
Abramoff scandal reveals capitalist corruption
Lies. Corruption. Thievery. Influence peddling. All of these words describe the growing scandal sweeping Congress and the Bush administration. This…
The elections in Palestine and the anti-colonial struggle
March 1, 2006
The elections in Palestine and the anti-colonial struggle
On January 25, 2006, Hamas—the Islamic Resistance Movement—won a majority in the Palestinian parliamentary elections. The Hamas victory represented an…
Stop the war on the Middle East!
March 1, 2006
Stop the war on the Middle East!
The Bush administration’s proposed 2007 budget includes $439.3 billion for the Department of Defense and its “war on terror.” While…
Party for Socialism and Liberation holds 2nd national convention
February 21, 2006
Party for Socialism and Liberation holds 2nd national convention
From Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation came to San Francisco for the…
Socialism and Liberation, Vol. 3, No. 2
February 1, 2006
Socialism and Liberation, Vol. 3, No. 2
U.S. WORKING CLASS NYC transit strike: fighting the anti-worker offensive (Andy McInerney) Socialists, anti-war activists support transit strike New racist…