Photo: Bill Hackwell
The historic leader of Cuban Revolution affirmed that, as clearly expressed by the Party and Government of Cuba, we will not stop fighting for peace and the well-being of all human beings, regardless of skin color and origin of every inhabitant of the planet (more…)
August 14, 2015
Photo: Bill Hackwell
The Cuban flag was raised over Havana’s embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years as the United States and Cuba formally restored relations, opening a new chapter of engagement between the former Cold War foes. In both the U.S. and Cuba, the atmosphere is hopeful that the reopening of embassies marks the beginning of more positive changes to come. (more…)
August 13, 2015
Venezuela’s Minister of Housing and Habitat, Ricardo Molina said Thursday that the Great Housing Mission Venezuela will begin next week Operation Round Off to reach the goal of building and delivering one million housing units by the end of 2015. (more…)
By Prof. Tim Anderson on August 10, 2015
Syria is winning. Despite ongoing bloodshed and serious economic pressure, Syria is advancing steadily towards a military and strategic victory that will transform the Middle East. There is clear evidence that Washington’s plans – whether for ‘regime change’, for rendering the state dysfunctional or for dismembering the country on sectarian lines – have failed. (more…)
By Sara Roy on August 6, 2015
AP Photo/UNRWA, File
Not long ago, I had a conversation with an official I know from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The official told me about a conversation he had with a senior Israel Defense Forces officer. In that conversation, my UN colleague asked the IDF official to describe Israel’s policy toward Gaza. (more…)
By Robbie Couch *
It’s no news that a large portion of our federal tax dollars goes towards defense spending. But your jaw might drop at the cost of the newest jet manufactured by the U.S. military, and just how much good could have been achieved domestically with the same price tag. (more…)
By Mumia Abu-Jamal on August 13, 2015
In a new collection of over 100 previously unpublished essays, many written in solitary confinement, Mumia Abu-Jamal addresses topics ranging from Rosa Parks to Edward Snowden, from the Trail of Tears to Ferguson. (more…)
By Wills Robinson on August 12, 2015
Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush has been forced to abandon a rally early because of a protest from Black Lives Matter.The former governor of Florida was in Las Vegas for a town hall meeting on Wednesday when he answered a question on racial inequality. (more…)