Iran: People fight regime forces on Student Day

Written by Babak Kasrayi Thursday, 17 December 2009

Iran: People fight regime forces on Student Day“Student’s Day” on 7 December was used by the Iranian opposition to stage a huge anti-government protest, which turned out to be the most aggressive day of protests since they began in June. Hundreds of thousands of people joined the students on the streets. The further escalation of protests and clashes with the police and Basij has confirmed our analysis that this is the beginning of a revolution.

 

Iraq: Statement on the Victory of the Leather Industry Workers

Written by Federation of Workers' Councils and Unions in Iraq (FWCUI) Thursday, 17 December 2009

Iraq: Statement on the Victory of the Leather Industry WorkersThe workers in the leather production achieved a historic victory, when the administration agreed to pay safety benefits after more than fifty days of strike. The strikers have not responded to any promises made by the administration, but instead insisted in the fulfilment of all of their demands.

 

Bolivia: massive victory for Evo, a vote for socialism

Written by Jorge Martín Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Bolivia: massive victory for Evo, a vote for socialismEvo Morales and the Movement Towards Socialism party (MAS) got a resounding victory in the December 6th election in Bolivia. The crowds in the capital La Paz received Morales’ victory speech with shouts of “socialismo, socialismo”.

 

USA: What are the Lessons of the Republic Factory Occupation?

Written by Josh Lucker in the U.S. Wednesday, 16 December 2009

USA: What are the Lessons of the Republic Factory Occupation?This December marks the one year anniversary of the occupation of Republic Windows and Doors, a struggle that captured the attention of working people across the country and the world, as it symbolized the hardships faced by millions due to the economic crisis and a willingness to fight back.

 

Bank bailout: throwing good money after bad

Written by Mick Brooks Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Bank bailout: throwing good money after badWhy is New Labour hurling yet more of our money at the banks? The latest handout has been described as the ‘world’s biggest bank bailout.’ It’s costing every household in Britain £2,000, on top of all the money wasted last time round.

 

Britain: Bankers’ bonuses, workers’ poverty

Written by Steve Jones Wednesday, 16 December 2009

For many working class families, this Christmas looks like being a grim one as the effects of the recession continue to bite. However, for bosses, bankers and City traders it looks like quite a different story.

 

The nightmare in Afghanistan worsens

Written by Rob Sewell in London Tuesday, 15 December 2009

The nightmare in Afghanistan worsensWith the latest news of the 100th death this year of a British soldier in Afghanistan, this imperialist adventure is getting more and more unpopular. In an article published in the current issue of Socialist Appeal published at the end of November, Rob Sewell looks at the latest situation and its background of a war that can never deliver social and economic progress to the Afghan people.

 

The Elections in Afghanistan: A different fact sheet

Written by Fraidoon Amel Tuesday, 15 December 2009

The Elections in Afghanistan: A different fact sheetThe western military presence in Afghanistan is presented as a means of pushing the country towards “democracy” and “progress”. Nothing could be further from the truth! The elections earlier this year were a sham. The system being propped up by western troops is utterly corrupt. Here an Afghan reader of our site comments on the situation.

 

Canadian mission participates in Afghan torture - End the war now!

Written by Camilo Cahis in Toronto Tuesday, 15 December 2009

Canadian mission participates in Afghan torture - End the war now!The Canadian occupation of Afghanistan is on its last legs. Richard Colvin’s testimony, admitting that Canadian soldiers were complicit in the torture of prisoners, is the finishing touch.

 

Monopoly Capitalism

Written by Will Roche Monday, 14 December 2009

Monopoly CapitalismThere has been no levelling off of the global economy, as economists predicted. Although industrialisation has expanded to lesser-developed countries, it has generally been along lines determined by global corporations based in advanced capitalist countries. From colonialism, we have moved into the age of multinational corporate domination.

 

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Venezuela: Carta de los trabajadores de Vivex al Presidente Chávez

Written by SutraVivex Thursday, 17 December 2009

Carta de los trabajadores de Vivex para ser entregada por la campaña "Manos fuera de Venezuela" en Dinamarca al Presidente Chávez.

 

Venezuela: Carta de los trabajadores de Gotcha al Presidente Chávez

Written by Gotcha Thursday, 17 December 2009

Carta de los trabajadores de Gotcha para ser entregada por la campaña "Manos fuera de Venezuela" en Dinamarca al Presidente Chávez.

 

Argentina: 19 y 20 de diciembre de 2001 - A 8 años de las jornadas que aún determinan la situación nacional

Written by Sergio González Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Las jornadas de 2001 siguen presentes y su clima amenaza reactivarse ante la menor circunstancia. El clima adverso a la voracidad capitalista se manifiesta en las luchas sindicales y en la de los desocupados en las calles. Y también se va a manifestar políticamente, como ya se ha insinuado, a través de Proyecto Sur y la Constituyente Social.

 

Bolivia: 2/3 para proclamar el socialismo

Written by El Militante - Bolivia Thursday, 10 December 2009

Aun sin datos oficiales del Organismo Electoral Plurinacional la victoria de Evo Morales y del MAS es evidente y rotunda como era de esperarse. El cambio ha demostrado su autentico apoyo en la sociedad, del cual los 2/3 alcanzados en las elecciones son la expresión grafica.

 

[Audio] Emisora de radio venezolana entrevista a Alan Woods

Written by La Voz de Guayana Wednesday, 09 December 2009

[Audio] Emisora de radio venezolana entrevista a Alan WoodsLa emisora de radio regional "La Voz de Guayana" en Puerto Ordaz, donde está situada la fábrica siderúrgica de Sidor, entrevistó recientemente a Alan Woods durante su gira de conferencias en Venezuela.

 

Celia Maria Hart Santamaría: “Les debo verlos libres”

Written by Ida Garberi Tuesday, 08 December 2009

Celia Maria Hart Santamaría: “Les debo verlos libres”Ya no puedo callar mi emoción al ver en el nuevo libro póstumo de Celia, “Les debo verlos libres”, sus cartas a nuestro compañeros de lucha anti-terroristas, y las respuestas de ellos.

 

EEUU: Un breve análisis de la elección de 2009

Written by Tom Trottier Tuesday, 08 December 2009

EEUU: Un breve análisis de la elección de 2009El 3 de noviembre de 2009, se celebraron elecciones locales en diferentes lugares alrededor de Estados Unidos.

 

Brasil: La Esquerda Marxista entra en la dirección nacional del PT

Written by Esquerda Marxista Monday, 07 December 2009

Brasil: La Esquerda Marxista entra en la dirección nacional del PTLa lista “¡Girar a la izquierda! ¡Reatar con el Socialismo!” Obtuvo 3.407 votos en todos los estados de Brasil y pasa a integrar la Dirección Nacional del PT.

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