SACP: Building a working class-led, progressive women’s movement
The South African CP is of the view that while it is essential to build a broad front of women’s organization, such an objective will not be attained unless we build a vibrant, working class-led, progressive women’s movement.
“We Were Practically Thrown Out of the US.” : Cuban 5 Mother Speaks
Irma’s support of the revolution has seen her take on a lot of different work. For example, she once spent time aboard fishing boats, teaching fishermen how to read and write; and was a trade union teacher.
ZIMBABWE: Tsvangirai loses election appeal as opposition woes mount
The party's disputed leader Morgan Tsvangirai(MDC) has lost yet another round in his battle to overturn the results of the 2002 presidential election, which President Robert Mugabe maintains he won fairly.
RWANDA: Peace prize for Belgian priest accused of genocide
He was charged in Rwanda with 'incitation to genocide', for reprinting - in a press review mainly intended for diplomats - articles from an extremist publication that incited the country's majority Hutus to kill its minority Tutsi population.
25 US Reps for Bush Impeachment Probe
25 US Representatives – including two members of the Georgia delegation – have now signed on as co-sponsors of H. Res 635.
Congress Betrays Both the People and the Constitution
On Feb 1, Congress voted to drastically reduce income, food, education, and medicine for US youth, infants, elders, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
Defeat Republican Anti-immigrant Bill
Last December, the House of Representatives passed anti-immigrant HR 4437...It would make all undocumented workers felons, as well as those who help or work with them including teachers, clergy, union leaders, social workers and family members.
A New Left Force In Germany
The overall election campaign of the Left Party influenced positively the movements outside parliament. It enhanced debate about alternatives to neo-liberal policies.
Kyrgyzatan: More than 60 trafficked women detained
The traffickers were recruiting young women, mainly from rural areas, promising them jobs as waitresses, nannies, cooks, saleswomen and dancers in the UAE...they end up in sexual slavery
Canadian Mandate?: Harper appoints Far Right Cabinet
The federal election results made it clear that with only 36% of the vote, Harper has no strong mandate to push the country sharply to the right.
