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Commentary :: International Relations

Edward Said and Barack Obama: A letter from Gaza

An Open letter from a Palestinian Resident of Gaza to the President of the United States of America, Mr. Barak Hussein Obama
 

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Commentary :: Labor

The Political Winds are Shifting

The labor movement is beginning to stir after decades of setbacks and defeats. Having embraced the concept of a partnership with the employers, most labor officials renounced any recourse to strikes, the only effective weapon when properly employed, and proceeded to negotiate one concessionary contract after another for their membership. Meanwhile they attempted unsuccessfully to pursue their goals through their other “partner,” the Democratic Party.

But the current economic crisis has resulted in tremendous pressure on the labor officials from the rank and file, who are bearing the brunt of the crisis through massive job loss, health care termination, home foreclosures and evictions. And although much still needs to change, hopeful signs are sprouting up on the horizon.
 

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Commentary :: Civil & Human Rights

BTL:Pro Choice Groups Declare War on Anti-Abortion Amendment in Healthcare Bill

BETWEEN THE LINES Syndicated Radio Newsmagazine
 

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News :: Globalization : International Relations : Peace

Dev Sol - Partizan Marsı

Dev Sol - Partizan Marsı
 

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Announcement :: Labor

The Team is Real

Class Struggle in the Service Sector
 

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Commentary :: Civil & Human Rights

Medical marijuana gets a boost from major doctors group

Medical marijuana gets a boost from major doctors group
 

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News :: International Relations : Media

The Shortwave Report 11/13/09 Listen Globally!

A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Cuba, and Russia.
 

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Commentary :: Labor

The Rules of the Game, Not the Players

In the last three decades, the financial markets have grown much faster than production.. The respective players (whether public or private) are not the problem but the rules of the game.. The goals and means of production must be redefined.
 

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LOCAL Announcement :: Peace

Nov 14: Author of Palestine, Israel and US Empire Speaks in Chicago

 

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Announcement :: Civil & Human Rights : Globalization

Security Alert: Omali Yeshitela and Uhuru delegation determined to attend Sierra Leone workers conference despite martial law.

For more information call: 727.821.6621

Supporters of human rights for African people alerted to protest if the government attempts to deter the delegation.

Be prepared to take action! Call in to the US, British and Sierra Leone embassies—numbers below! Watch Uhuru News for timely updates on this situation.
 

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