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Workers battle French government’s assault

In September, three major protests have taken place against President Emmanuel Macron, whose party, Forward the Republic (LREM), is trying…

September 29, 2017

Cuba rebuilds despite U.S. blockade

Revolutionary Cuba’s record of mobilizing to defend its population from natural disasters was put to the test when, starting on…

September 27, 2017

Cuba solidarity organizers to meet in Seattle

The National Network on Cuba, a U.S.-Cuba umbrella organization that promotes solidarity with revolutionary Cuba, has scheduled its 2017 national…

September 27, 2017

Puerto Rico devastated by hurricanes, colonialism

As of Sept. 25, two weeks after Hurricane Irma and five days after yet another deadly storm, Hurricane Maria, hit…

September 26, 2017

Banks keep Puerto Rico in the dark

Since 2007 approximately 75 percent of the $9 billion to $11 billion in bonds issued by Puerto Rico’s Electric Power…

September 26, 2017

U.S. continues threats against DPRK

To borrow a phrase from LeBron James, “U Bum!” would be an appropriate response to Donald Trump’s latest round of…

September 26, 2017

Rallies denounce sanctions on Zimbabwe

On a weekday afternoon, dozens of people demonstrated on Sept. 21 in Dag Hammarskjöld Park across from the United Nations…

September 26, 2017

Protesters demand sovereignty for Puerto Rico

The struggle for sovereignty for Puerto Rico was the theme of an all-day protest Sept. 19 across from the United…

September 25, 2017

Oscar López Rivera in Philadelphia: ‘Colonialism is a crime against humanity’

Philadelphia — “Colonialism is a crime against humanity.” These words, from Puerto Rican freedom fighter Oscar López Rivera, ring even…

September 25, 2017

Haiti: Thousands march against new budget

Thousands of Haitians marched through Port-au-Prince on Sept. 12 chanting “Down with Jovenel!” “Down with the bourgeoisie!” and “Liberty or…

September 24, 2017