Year: 2011
The struggle in Yemen reignites yet again
September 25, 2011
The struggle in Yemen reignites yet again
A renewed phase of resurgent violence in Yemen erupted on Sept. 18. In the capital city of Sana’a, protesters frustrated…
Calif. prison hunger strike to resume Sept. 26
September 25, 2011
Calif. prison hunger strike to resume Sept. 26
On Mon., Sept. 26, prisoners at Pelican Bay and Calipatria State prisons will resume the hunger strike that started on…
Tar sands extraction and pipeline: bad for the environment
September 24, 2011
Tar sands extraction and pipeline: bad for the environment
Environmental activists came out in force Aug. 20 through Sept. 3 against the proposed tar sands pipeline that would run…
Killer cops sentenced in beating death of New Orleans man
September 24, 2011
Killer cops sentenced in beating death of New Orleans man
Two New Orleans Police Department officers were sentenced Sept. 15 in the 2005 beating death of handyman Raymond Robair.
People’s movement forces D.A. to charge cops with Kelly Thomas murder
September 23, 2011
People’s movement forces D.A. to charge cops with Kelly Thomas murder
Major victories in the case of Kelly Thomas were announced on Sept. 21 when the Orange County District Attorney filed…
Irvine 11 guilty verdict motivated by politics, racism
September 23, 2011
Irvine 11 guilty verdict motivated by politics, racism
The trial of the Irvine 11 ended today, and a supreme injustice was done. An Orange County jury found 10…
Hotel workers strike against Hyatt
September 23, 2011
Hotel workers strike against Hyatt
In San Francisco, the hotel workers of UNITE HERE! held a seven day strike against Hyatt Sept. 8-14.
A message from the Cuban Five on the execution of Troy Davis
September 22, 2011
A message from the Cuban Five on the execution of Troy Davis
A message of solidarity and inspiration from the Cuban Five following the execution of Troy Davis.
Three lessons from the fight to save Troy Davis
September 22, 2011
Three lessons from the fight to save Troy Davis
Despite the lack of evidence against Davis and the international effort to save his life, the state of Georgia executed…
Going forward after the gruesome execution of Troy Davis
September 22, 2011
Going forward after the gruesome execution of Troy Davis
Troy Davis was not only a victim; he was a leader. He demonstrated courage in the face of his executioners.…