Year: 2008
Irish national liberation activists stand up to state repression
October 11, 2008
Irish national liberation activists stand up to state repression
In recent months, there has been a wave of state repression sweeping over progressive forces in Ireland. In the past…
What’s behind recent pipeline attacks in Nigeria?
October 11, 2008
What’s behind recent pipeline attacks in Nigeria?
After years seeking justice, victims of Royal Dutch Shell in Nigeria may be getting their day in a U.S. court…
Liberation Volume 2, Issue 22
October 10, 2008
Liberation Volume 2, Issue 22
Volume 2, No. 22: A Government That Serves the Banks U.S. News Unite and fight against police brutality Justice for…
Anti-war protest targets militaristic VP candidate Sarah Palin
October 10, 2008
Anti-war protest targets militaristic VP candidate Sarah Palin
On Oct. 4, members of the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation participated in an anti-war rally…
Thousands of Peruvians take to the streets against neoliberalism
October 10, 2008
Thousands of Peruvians take to the streets against neoliberalism
Thousands of people flooded the streets in several Peruvian cities on Oct. 6 for an organized national day of protest.…
The cutbacks are coming! Organize!
October 10, 2008
The cutbacks are coming! Organize!
After an 85-day delay, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California finally signed off on the state budget. It contained $10.3 billion…
Greek workers stage 24-hour strike
October 10, 2008
Greek workers stage 24-hour strike
Millions of workers joined a 24-hour nationwide strike on Oct. 8 called by the Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) and…
Release of 17 Guantanamo prisoners deals blow to Bush administration
October 10, 2008
Release of 17 Guantanamo prisoners deals blow to Bush administration
In a stinging defeat for the Bush administration, a federal judge has ordered the release of 17 detainees from Guantanamo…
Las provisiones del rescate apoya la expulsión de los dueños de casa
October 9, 2008
Las provisiones del rescate apoya la expulsión de los dueños de casa
Tanto los demócratas como los republicanos, han estado haciendo toda clase de maniobras para convencer a la clase trabajadora que…
Swazis take a stand against king’s political repression
October 8, 2008
Swazis take a stand against king’s political repression
The September parliamentary elections in Swaziland injected new energy into the political struggle against the country’s absolutist monarchy. The elections—the…