Year: 2012
2011: a year of attacks on reproductive rights
January 21, 2012
2011: a year of attacks on reproductive rights
It is no secret that the right wing wishes to restrict women's right to control their reproductive health. The onslaught…
US hands off Iran!
January 21, 2012
US hands off Iran!
The decades-long U.S. campaign for regime change in Iran has reached new heights, involving economic and military components.
World Bank orders Venezuela to pay ExxonMobil $907 million
January 21, 2012
World Bank orders Venezuela to pay ExxonMobil $907 million
On Jan. 2, a World Bank arbitration panel ordered the Venezuelan government to pay oil giant ExxonMobil $907 million.
Marches, rallies further the radical legacy of Dr. King
January 21, 2012
Marches, rallies further the radical legacy of Dr. King
On Jan. 16, communities gathered to commemorate a true hero of the working class, who fought what he called the…
John Cabrera, victim of police violence, to fight phony charges at trial
January 20, 2012
John Cabrera, victim of police violence, to fight phony charges at trial
On Jan. 26, John Cabrera will begin his criminal trial. He is facing two felony charges concocted by the Long…
Tucson school district bans books by Chicano, Native writers
January 20, 2012
Tucson school district bans books by Chicano, Native writers
Shortly after a ruling by Judge Lewis Kowal the Tucson Unified School District board voted Jan. 11 to eliminate the…
Nigerian general strike against IMF measures
January 20, 2012
Nigerian general strike against IMF measures
A general strike began in Nigeria Jan. 9 in response to the government’s Jan. 1 lifting of fuel subsidies at…
World peace hanging by a thread
January 20, 2012
World peace hanging by a thread
Fidel Castro reflects on the danger of war and the U.S. campaign against Iran.
Occupiers take over San Francisco Wells Fargo
January 19, 2012
Occupiers take over San Francisco Wells Fargo
According to 2010 Census data, over 10,000 people go homeless on the streets of San Francisco every night, while the…
Phoenix march to oppose racism and Sheriff Joe Arpaio
January 19, 2012
Phoenix march to oppose racism and Sheriff Joe Arpaio
On Jan. 13, a demonstration in Phoenix organized by Puente (Human Rights Movement) protested infamous Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.