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Wisconsin Assembly Representatives Pass Anti-Union Budget in Surprise Vote, and More
Wisconsin Assembly Representatives Pass Anti-Union Budget in Surprise Vote
Lex Duvalier: A Corrupt Politician
On February 1, 2011, the Swiss Restitution of Illicit Assets Act (RIAA), commonly referred to as “Lex Duvalier,” came into effect. This law provides for the freezing, forfeiture, and …
In Haiti, “We Will Never Fall Asleep Forgetting“
At the Toussaint Louverture Airport in Port-au-Prince, I spot Ronal’s taptap, pick-up-turned-public-bus, painted to resemble an Argentine flag - a salute to his favored team in last year’s World …
Solidarity in Wisconsin and the Welfare Connection (Video)
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UN to Meet on Sanctions for Libya as Revolt Deepens
Benghazi, Libya - Gunfire was reported during protests by thousands of people in Tripoli, even as international efforts to stem the bloodshed in Libya appeared to gain momentum on …
Dictators at Work
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Political Upheaval and Women’s Rights
As the youth-led Freedom Movement of 2011 spreads rapidly across the Middle East, one can only wonder what would be happening in Iraq today if the U.S. had not …
USDA Approved Monsanto Alfalfa Despite Warnings of New Pathogen
Just two weeks before the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) fully deregulated Monsanto's Roundup Ready alfalfa, a senior soil scientist alerted the department about a newly discovered, microscopic pathogen …
Saturday Rallies and Events in All 50 States
Do you want to show your support for working people? Do you want to show your opposition to tax cuts for the rich forcing cuts in the things government …
Libyan Rebels Repel Qaddafi
Benghazi, Libya - Rebels seeking to overturn the 40-year rule of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi repelled a concerted assault by his forces on Thursday on cities close to the capital, …