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international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday March 20, 2013 - 11:58 by Audio
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10 years after the start of one of the most contested wars in modern history, dissident island radio (London) assembled a panel of seasoned anti-war activists who have been active in opposing the Iraq war. http://tinyurl.com/c9pog98 ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday March 20, 2013 - 00:14 by T
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Today marks the tenth anniversary of the Anglo-American invasion of Iraq. Ten years ago, the world watched the “shock and awe” bombing campaign light up the nighttime sky of Baghdad with billowing clouds of flame and smoke. This campaign and the bloody ten years of occupation that followed had a devastating impact on what was once among the most advanced societies in the Middle East. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians were killed and millions were made homeless. The American military’s conduct of the war produced crimes of staggering dimensions. This included the turning of Fallujah, a city of 350,000 people, into a free-fire zone, the bombarding of its occupants with white phosphorus shells, banned by international law, and the summary execution of wounded prisoners. Ten years later, the rates of child cancer and birth defects in Fallujah are similar to those in Hiroshima following the US atomic bombing. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism Sunday March 17, 2013 - 22:01 by Elric
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An appreciation of the work and legacy of Commandante Chavez by James Petras . Full text at link. President Hugo Chavez was unique in multiple areas of political, social and economic life. He made significant contributions to the advancement of humanity. The depth, scope and popularity of his accomplishments mark President Chavez as the ‘Renaissance President of the 21st Century’. Many writers have noted one or another of his historic contributions highlighting his anti-poverty legislation, his success in winning popular elections with resounding majorities and his promotion of universal free public education and health coverage for all Venezuelans. In this essay we will highlight the unique world-historic contributions that President Chavez made in the spheres of political economy, ethics and international law and in redefining relations between political leaders and citizens. We shall start with his enduring contribution to the development of civic culture in Venezuela and beyond. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism Friday March 15, 2013 - 11:48 by Elric
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Weekly Worker issue 953 - March 14 2013 The latest edition of the Weekly Worker is now available on the CPGB website at http://www.cpgb.org.uk/home/weekly-worker/953 In this week's issue: SWP SPECIAL CONFERENCE: APPARATUS USES FAIR MEANS AND FOUL Peter Manson asks what can still be saved from the SWP LETTERS Into the void; Nonsense; Not worth it; Alpha-rule; Off the cuff; Special offer; Unreloaded; Mixed bag; Praise indeed; Reinstate Lee ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Thursday March 14, 2013 - 11:46 by Red Banner
Issue 51 of Red Banner: a magazine of socialist ideas is out now Available from bookshops or the address above for €1.50 / £2 ... read full story / add a comment |
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