Global march against Monsanto says ‘Label it or ban it!’

October 20, 2013

Hundreds of activists gathered in Philadelphia at Independence Mall next to the Liberty Bell as part of the second annual…

Suit against U.N. over cholera in Haiti

October 20, 2013

Even though its responsibility for introducing and spreading cholera in Haiti has been irrefutably established, the United Nations has refused…

A brief history of ‘marriage,’ part 21

October 20, 2013

Marriage comes under control of the state The widespread employment of agricultural production in certain areas of the planet generated…

Syria: U.S. still aims for ‘regime change’

October 20, 2013

By David Sole and John Catalinotto In a reversal of its usual role, Human Rights Watch on Oct. 11 released…

Lebanese trade unionist tells WW: War on Syria also aimed at Lebanon

October 20, 2013

New York City — Mohammad Kassem is a longtime trade union leader in Lebanon, and a fighter for the sovereignty…

Vigil for Laporshia Massey – Victim of Philly Schools Budget cuts

October 19, 2013

In honor of Laporshia Massey, nearly 150 people gathered on Oct. 17 for a silent candlelight vigil hosted by school…

Activists demand: ‘Stop the banks’ looting of Detroit’

October 19, 2013

Oct. 18 — The ongoing struggle against the racist, undemocratic emergency manager regime in Detroit and its filing of Chapter…

Colombia: The meaning of the peace process

October 19, 2013

Historical events were plentiful in Colombia this past year: agricultural strikes, peace negotiations, people’s assemblies, large student demonstrations — in…

Philadelphia education cutbacks claim first victim

October 18, 2013

For over two years, parents, students and school workers warned the Philadelphia School Reform Commission that draconian cuts in school…

Protesters say ‘No’ to genocidal rapist Christopher Columbus

October 17, 2013

Huntington, W.Va. — An anti-“Columbus Day” demonstration took place on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., on Oct. 14.…