Year: 2009
L.A. Socialism Conference inspires struggle against capitalist exploitation
December 1, 2009
L.A. Socialism Conference inspires struggle against capitalist exploitation
On Nov. 21, around 200 people attended the Party for Socialism and Liberation's Socialism Conference in Los Angeles. Held at…
The anti-war movement responds to President Obama’s speech
December 1, 2009
The anti-war movement responds to President Obama’s speech
The following is a statement from the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), which since 2001…
Impoverished Yemen wracked by conflict
November 30, 2009
Impoverished Yemen wracked by conflict
The conflict in Yemen has heated up in recent days, with a fresh round of Saudi air strikes targeting Yemeni…
Strike in Ireland largest in 30 years
November 28, 2009
Strike in Ireland largest in 30 years
More than 250,000 Irish public-sector workers went on strike on Nov. 24 in what is said to be the biggest…
House health care bill throws women’s rights out the window
November 27, 2009
House health care bill throws women’s rights out the window
Just before passing what they have mislabeled a "historic step" towards solving the health care crisis, House Democrats crossed their…
U.S. refuses to give up landmines yet again
November 27, 2009
U.S. refuses to give up landmines yet again
After a review of landmine policy, the U.S. State Department has again refused to sign the international Mine Ban Treaty.…
Los Angeles teachers squeezed to make up for budget shortfalls
November 27, 2009
Los Angeles teachers squeezed to make up for budget shortfalls
The author is a teacher in Los Angeles. It is hardly news that workers and their families are bearing the…
Letter to the Freedom Socialist Party
November 24, 2009
Letter to the Freedom Socialist Party
To the Freedom Socialist Party: The Party for Socialism and Liberation's Frances Villar for Mayor Campaign would like to express…
Nuevo peligro en la vida de Mumia
November 24, 2009
Nuevo peligro en la vida de Mumia
La vida de Mumia Abu-Jamal, líder afroamericano y prisionero condenado a muerte, enfrenta un nuevo peligro. Un fallo pendiente de…
Supreme Court refuses to consider racist football team name
November 24, 2009
Supreme Court refuses to consider racist football team name
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed its role as the protector of capitalist interests when it refused on Nov. 16 to…