Year: 2014
NYC protest against William Bratton, architect of racist “stop and frisk” policy
January 4, 2014
NYC protest against William Bratton, architect of racist “stop and frisk” policy
Betraying a key campaign promise, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio appoints William Bratton as new Police Commissioner, prompting community…
Weekend of action against police murders in Southern California
January 4, 2014
Weekend of action against police murders in Southern California
Demonstrations against the murder of community members by police took place in East Los Angeles on Dec. 21 and Paramount…
Cultural boycott of Israel makes significant gains in 2013
January 3, 2014
Cultural boycott of Israel makes significant gains in 2013
The developments are part of a growing response to the 2005 call from Palestinian Civil Society for Boycott, Divestment, and…
Houston area deputies laugh as handcuffed man falls on face
January 3, 2014
Houston area deputies laugh as handcuffed man falls on face
In 2013 we saw unprecedented police brutality--a Texas case is a reminder of the level of violence cops have been…
Cubans celebrate 55 years since overthrow of Batista
January 2, 2014
Cubans celebrate 55 years since overthrow of Batista
On Jan. 1, mass celebrations took place throughout Cuba to mark 55 years since the hated dictator Fulgencio Batista was…
College football union drive: schools get rich, athletes get injured
January 1, 2014
College football union drive: schools get rich, athletes get injured
With support from the United Steelworkers, college football players at Northwestern University announced plans Jan. 28 to organize a union.