Global

More pro-war lies about Korea

Just a coincidence? Near the end of February, the U.S. and the regime in south Korea will begin joint military…

February 18, 2014
Colombian GM workers sew their lips shutColombian GM workers sew their lips shut

Colombian GM workers sew their lips shut

On the 77th anniversary of the Flint, Mich., sit-down strike in the U.S., fired GM workers in Colombia accelerate their…

February 18, 2014
Mandela, the ANC and the African-American struggleMandela, the ANC and the African-American struggle

Mandela, the ANC and the African-American struggle

With the death of Nelson Mandela on Dec. 5, 2013, the impact of his life and political work was recognized…

February 17, 2014

French workers stage 148 strikes

The largest and most militant of France’s five major trade union confederations, the CGT, filed 148 “strike notices” for actions…

February 17, 2014
Honduras: People resist despite fraud and violenceHonduras: People resist despite fraud and violence

Honduras: People resist despite fraud and violence

The people of Honduras have much in common with the rest of Latin America and the Caribbean: a culture rich…

February 15, 2014
Anti-fascist protesters march in UkraineAnti-fascist protesters march in Ukraine

Anti-fascist protesters march in Ukraine

The Communist Party of Ukraine reported that more than 1,000 people joined the anti-fascist march in Kiev on Feb. 8.…

February 13, 2014
Imperialist politics and the OlympicsImperialist politics and the Olympics

Imperialist politics and the Olympics

This is the age of imperialism. The Olympic Games cannot escape being drawn into the major contemporary struggles playing out…

February 13, 2014
U.S. officials caught in Ukraine plotU.S. officials caught in Ukraine plot

U.S. officials caught in Ukraine plot

U.S. spying devices record phone calls of enemies, allies, neutrals and bystanders alike. Do U.S. officials think no one records…

February 13, 2014
Pentagon intervention in Africa growsPentagon intervention in Africa grows

Pentagon intervention in Africa grows

Developments in Central and East Africa have dominated news coverage of Africa since December. The split within the ruling Sudan…

February 13, 2014
New York tribute to Mandela and CubaNew York tribute to Mandela and Cuba

New York tribute to Mandela and Cuba

By Cheryl LaBash and Monica Moorehead Harlem, N.Y. — A special tribute to the great freedom fighter Nelson Mandela was…

February 12, 2014