Here is a video of several thousand African refugees protesting their treatment in Israel. One points out that in the past, Israel was established as a country for refugees. Another comments that […]
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, the iconic leader of the liberation struggle in South Africa, has died at the age of 95. He will long be remembered for his principled and courageous refusal to abandon […]
“It’s my right to be a racist”
Shouting “I’m proud to be a racist! It’s my right to be a racist!” a young Israeli woman participates in a demonstration against African immigrants into Israel – people made desperate by […]
Lauryn Hill ordered to undergo counseling due to “conspiracy theories”.
The popular singer Lauryn Hill has been ordered to undergo counseling due to her alleged “conspiracy theories”. But what do those theories consist of? They include an understanding of the racism that […]
Is Corporate America Feeling the Heat?
Participants in the protest marches against the Zimmerman verdict in both Oakland and Los Angeles commented that there seemed to be a new layer of black youth who were getting involved. […]
Charlie Rose Interview with Assad
Here is the link to the full interview US “news” caster Charlie Rose did with President Assad. Exercise extreme care in watching it, because you may intend to only watch a few […]
Thoughts on the struggles in Northern Ireland
Sean O’Torrain is a long-time socialist originally from Northern Ireland. While there, he was an active participant in the struggle against the special oppression of the Irish catholics. Here is a posting […]
More on March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Here is a link to another piece on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. The main point is that the official media and politicians make such events and individuals like […]
I Remember the March on Washington
by John Reimann My parents took me to the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. I was 17 at the time and the memories will be with me for my […]
US Soldier Convicted for Murder in Afghanistan: Looking Back on that Crime
Mass Murder in Kandahar: Tip of the Iceberg in Afghanistan; Warning for US Society by John Reimann Staff Sergeant Roger Bales has just been condemned to serve life in prison for the cold-blooded […]