Year: 2007
Danes acquitted of bogus ‘terrorism’ charges
December 18, 2007
Danes acquitted of bogus ‘terrorism’ charges
Seven people in Denmark charged with supporting "terrorism" were acquitted by the Copenhagen City Court. Their organization, Fighters and Lovers,…
Will the Bali agreement halt global warming?
December 18, 2007
Will the Bali agreement halt global warming?
On Dec. 15, countries at the U.N.-sponsored Bali conference on climate change reached an agreement to start a two-year period…
New Jersey abolishes racist death penalty
December 18, 2007
New Jersey abolishes racist death penalty
On Dec. 13, the New Jersey state legislature voted to abolish the death penalty. In a 44-36 vote, it was…
Nurses strike against Sutter Health Hospitals
December 17, 2007
Nurses strike against Sutter Health Hospitals
Within the last two months, registered nurses in the Bay Area have organized large two-day strikes. On Oct. 10 and…
Rally in Plainfield, Conn. against racist attacks
December 17, 2007
Rally in Plainfield, Conn. against racist attacks
On Dec. 15, 100 people participated in an anti-racist rally in Plainfield, Conn. in defense of Nashawn Williams. Williams is…
Community mural unveiled to remember Gary King Jr.
December 17, 2007
Community mural unveiled to remember Gary King Jr.
A strong, united gathering of nearly 100 people held a candle light vigil on Dec. 15 in front of a…
New York City holds sixth Lyrical Revolt
December 16, 2007
New York City holds sixth Lyrical Revolt
On Dec. 1, the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) and the Party for Socialism and…
Bolivia moves toward new constitution
December 15, 2007
Bolivia moves toward new constitution
By the required two-thirds vote, a new Bolivian Constituent Assembly approved a draft constitution on Dec. 9. It passed despite…
Indict the capitalist system
December 14, 2007
Indict the capitalist system
The following article is a modified speech from a Nov. 23 public meeting in Washington, D.C. On Nov. 2, Mayor…
Capitalism sets up barriers to emissions reduction
December 14, 2007
Capitalism sets up barriers to emissions reduction
According to a recent study, the United States could easily reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 28 percent at…