Year: 2014
South African platinum miners strike
January 25, 2014
South African platinum miners strike
In a massive strike, South African mineworkers have brought the country’s lucrative platinum mining industry to a virtual standstill.
L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. run by gangs, buried in scandals
January 25, 2014
L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. run by gangs, buried in scandals
“In my opinion, your Sheriff’s Department is the greatest law enforcement agency in the world,” said Sheriff Lee Baca during…
PSL runs John Beacham for Chicago City Council in 49th Ward
January 23, 2014
PSL runs John Beacham for Chicago City Council in 49th Ward
It's time to build an independent, fighting movement of the people, across the country, that can make history by eliminating…
Richard Becker interview on Vladimir Lenin’s legacy
January 22, 2014
Richard Becker interview on Vladimir Lenin’s legacy
Richard Becker of the Party for Socialism and Liberation discusses the legacy of Vladimir Lenin and the recent increase in…
2013 worst year in decades for abortion rights—what can be done?
January 21, 2014
2013 worst year in decades for abortion rights—what can be done?
The year 2013 nearly broke the all-time record for the most new restrictions on abortion passed in a single year.
Reader’s thoughts on No justice for Kelly Thomas…
January 19, 2014
Reader’s thoughts on No justice for Kelly Thomas…
"I have a son who suffers mental illness an you see over an over how the system lets them down..."
Philly police assault 16-year-old basketball player
January 18, 2014
Philly police assault 16-year-old basketball player
Police allege that they had observed a group of males covering their faces with ski masks but this is clearly…
Trans-Pacific Partnership a threat to workers around the world
January 18, 2014
Trans-Pacific Partnership a threat to workers around the world
Beyond partial leaks that have surfaced, it is difficult to get a full picture of what exactly the TPP entails…
Why South Africa loves Cuba
January 16, 2014
Why South Africa loves Cuba
Many factors led to the demise of apartheid. The white South African government was defeated not just by the power…
West Virginia chemical spill highlights system’s crisis
January 15, 2014
West Virginia chemical spill highlights system’s crisis
In West Virginia over 300,000 people were ordered not to use their tap water after an unknown quantity of a…