Year: 2007
The myth of the ‘free enterprise’ system
October 5, 2007
The myth of the ‘free enterprise’ system
The “free enterprise” system. Its glories are touted by pundits and professors from coast to coast. Many states require passing…
San Jose cafeteria workers fight for decent pay
October 3, 2007
San Jose cafeteria workers fight for decent pay
San Jose cafeteria workers employed by Guckenheimer Enterprises are living paycheck to paycheck and relying on government assistance for healthcare…
Security workers take action against property owners
October 3, 2007
Security workers take action against property owners
San Francisco’s security workers took to the streets Sept. 24 to 28 for a week of direct action to demand…
Over 200 rally to support Jena 6
October 3, 2007
Over 200 rally to support Jena 6
On the morning of Sept. 29, activists and community members rallied and marched in Hartford, Conn. to support the Jena…
Candlelight vigil demands justice for DeOnté Rawlings
October 2, 2007
Candlelight vigil demands justice for DeOnté Rawlings
A candlelight vigil for DeOnté Rawlings, the 14-year-old African American youth killed by Washington, D.C. police officers, drew nearly 200…
Clase dominante en EEUU incita histeria de guerra en contra de Irán
October 2, 2007
Clase dominante en EEUU incita histeria de guerra en contra de Irán
Durante la semana pasada, el presidente de Irán, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, ha sido víctima de fuertes ataques por parte de diferentes…
Capitalism has destroyed education in ex-Soviet bloc countries
October 2, 2007
Capitalism has destroyed education in ex-Soviet bloc countries
A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund revealed that millions of children in the former socialist bloc have…
Lyrical Revolt: hip-hop and revolution
October 2, 2007
Lyrical Revolt: hip-hop and revolution
Bay Area Lyrical Revolt was an engaging event that featured revolutionary artists from Central California to the Bay. It happened…
Democratic candidates admit they won’t end Iraq war
October 2, 2007
Democratic candidates admit they won’t end Iraq war
The Democratic Party is not anti-war. Along with the Republican Party, it represents the interests of the U.S. capitalist class.…
Single moms and the fight for child care
October 2, 2007
Single moms and the fight for child care
Single mothers, who number more than 10 million in the United States, face many challenges. Today, 70 percent of single…