150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues

150 years after U.S. Civil War, anti-racist struggle continues

April 9, 2015

Confederate Army forces retreated from Richmond, Va., in early April 1865 in the face of advancing Union troops, many of…

At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’

At Summit of Americas, U.S. pushes ‘dissidents’

April 8, 2015

The “VII Summit of the Americas,” to be held April 10-11 in Panama City, Panama, is of particular interest since…

Cuba shows Black Lives MatterCuba shows Black Lives Matter

Cuba shows Black Lives Matter

April 8, 2015

On March 31 in Washington, D.C., the U.S. and Cuba held the first meeting on the topic of human rights.…

Washington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on termsWashington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on terms

Washington finally deals with Iran even as State Dept. reneges on terms

April 7, 2015

April 6 — The agreed nuclear framework negotiated between the Iranian government and an unholy alliance of imperialist bandits, in…

People’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launchedPeople’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launched

People’s Tribunal to fight police brutality launched

April 7, 2015

Harlem, N.Y. — On April 2, community members, activists and organizational leaders packed the historic National Black Theatre in Harlem,…

Young autoworker dies at hands of Detroit policeYoung autoworker dies at hands of Detroit police

Young autoworker dies at hands of Detroit police

April 7, 2015

On March 30, 24-year-old Anthony Clark Reed died at the hands of Detroit police. The young African-American nursing student, also…

Who’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. poutsWho’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. pouts

Who’s the April Fool? World stands with Venezuela while U.S. State Dept. pouts

April 7, 2015

U.S. activists were thrilled when an invitation to observe a meeting at the United Nations allowed them to witness a…

Problema de salud de Mumia Abu Jamal enciende acción de masasProblema de salud de Mumia Abu Jamal enciende acción de masas

Problema de salud de Mumia Abu Jamal enciende acción de masas

April 7, 2015

31 de marzo - A la 1 pm  del 30 de marzo, el preso político Mumia Abu-Jamal tuvo una emergencia…

Arabia Saudita, aliada de EUA bombardea YemenArabia Saudita, aliada de EUA bombardea Yemen

Arabia Saudita, aliada de EUA bombardea Yemen

April 7, 2015

El Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo, bajo la dirección de Arabia Saudita, anunció el 26 de marzo que comenzó a…

Outrage pushes back bigoted Indiana lawOutrage pushes back bigoted Indiana law

Outrage pushes back bigoted Indiana law

April 6, 2015

From the minute Indiana Gov. Mike Pense passed the bigoted “Religious Freedom Restoration Act,” the law permitting businesses to discriminate…