Year: 2011
Speakers and workshops at Los Angeles Socialism Conference
May 17, 2011
Speakers and workshops at Los Angeles Socialism Conference
On Saturday, May 21, the Party for Socialism and Liberation will hold a day-long, regional conference on socialism in Los…
Florida seeks to slash program for people with HIV/AIDS
May 17, 2011
Florida seeks to slash program for people with HIV/AIDS
The state of Florida is pushing people off a list to receive drugs for HIV/AIDS.
Black workers hardest hit by unemployment
May 17, 2011
Black workers hardest hit by unemployment
Although the official unemployment rate for the country is now at 9 percent, the official unemployment rate nationally for African…
Yemeni people reject U.S.-backed deal to end crisis
May 17, 2011
Yemeni people reject U.S.-backed deal to end crisis
The Yemeni regime fired on unarmed protesters May 12, as a U.S.-backed deal to end the crisis fell through.
Indiana’s HB 1210 targets Planned Parenthood
May 16, 2011
Indiana’s HB 1210 targets Planned Parenthood
The Indiana State Legislature recently passed bill HB 1210, which would prevent organizations within the state that perform abortions from…
California teachers and students demand: ‘Tax the rich’
May 13, 2011
California teachers and students demand: ‘Tax the rich’
Hundred of students and teachers descended on the Sacramento State Capitol on May 9 to kick off a week of…
San Diego reception for Cuban Five art show a huge success
May 13, 2011
San Diego reception for Cuban Five art show a huge success
On May 6 in San Diego over 150 people attended the opening reception of the Cuban Five exhibit, “From My…
Syracuse workers rally for ‘Healthcare Justice’
May 13, 2011
Syracuse workers rally for ‘Healthcare Justice’
Hundreds of workers gathered May 5 for a “Healthcare Justice Rally,” organized by Service Employees International Union 1199.
Labor Will Win: Time to Fight Back!
May 12, 2011
Labor Will Win: Time to Fight Back!
Students and Teachers Fight Back and the ANSWER Coalition held a successful forum entitled “Labor Can Win: It’s Time to…
Palestinian unity: supported by masses, opposed by occupiers
May 12, 2011
Palestinian unity: supported by masses, opposed by occupiers
On May 4, the Palestinian National Reconciliation Agreement was signed in Cairo calling for the creation of a unified Palestinian…