Egypt: Opposition journalists protest press law, urge publishing boycott
“This law kills journalism and protects the corrupt...This is a major step backwards for freedom of the press and shows that the oppressive regime wants to retain control over all information circulating in the country.” says a member of the Journalists Syndicate.
Pakistan: Over a thousand women freed under change in law
The change means women convicted of adultery or sex outside marriage can be released on bail rather than having to serve prison sentences.
US Congresswoman McKinney Meets Progressive Constituents at Film Screening
US Congresswoman McKinney (D-GA) wowed a progressive audience here at the packed Push Push Theater during a forum following a screening of the film 'American Blackout.' 'You are like a Malcolm X,' one audience member said.
The Rendition of Christ: Winning the Battle for their Souls
Self-righteous hypocrisy and the banner of Christianity have been staples of the ruling elite in the United States as they have led their followers on a 200 year spree of economic and geographic expansion at the expense of those unfortunate enough to stand in their way.
Anti-Americanism Made in U.S.
Following a trend of voting at the United Nations, the U.S.-led western diplomacy twice this week used two U.N. forums to protect the military atrocities of the Israeli occupying power.
AFL-CIO 'America Needs a Raise' Campaign Builds Pressure Around Country
As Congressional Republicans continue to block a $2.10 increase to the federal minimum wage, AFL-CIO minimum wage activists have been building momentum in their home states to increase the minimum wage in 19 states.
Cuban Goverment Charges: New Anti-Cuba Plan Aggressive
In short, added Deputy Foreign Minister Rodriguez, the aim is to continue hindering [the progress] of our country and increase the blockade that has been in place since April 1960 to the point of starvation, desperation and suffering.
Pastors for Peace Caravan Cross Mexican Border en Route to Cuba
Rev. Lucius Walker, executive director of the Inter-religious Foundation for Community Organization, said, 'the US is calling for regime change in Cuba; but we are here today calling for regime change in the US. It's time that our government turned toward peace, toward reconciliation...'
Rwanda: Tribunal's appeals court sentences ex-mayor to life in prison
The court ruled that Gacumbitsi's public statements during the genocide encouraged 'the mass killing and raping of Tutsis...This amounted to genocide through direct participation,' the panel of five judges said in their ruling.
Impeachment Comes to Main Street USA
Overwhelmingly, the cheering was reportedly reserved for Lieberman's challenger, political novice Ned Lamont,[who was] accompanied by a float that depicted Lieberman being kissed by President Bush, a reference to an event that took place at the president's last State of the Union address...
