The centennial of Ronald Reagan has just gone by. The former President is highly praised in the media, but in reality there is much evidence that Ronald Wilson Reagan did far more to harm the people of this country and… Read More ›
International
Translations, Party Statements, and News from Around the World.
Presidential Candidate Herman Cain says Privatize Social Security like Pinochet; Press Bends over Backwards
Presidential candidate Herman Cain, speaking Monday at CNN’s Republican presidential candidates’ debate in New Hampshire, spoke thusly of privatizing Social Security: “I support a personal retirement system option in order to phase (out) the current system. We know that this… Read More ›
Hitler’s First Anti-Semitic writing unveiled in New York
A letter by Adolf Hitler – said to be the earliest expression of his ideas on anti-Semitism – has been shown publicly for the first time in New York. (NATIONAL) — A very famous letter written about Jews by a… Read More ›
More than 100 million children worldwide work in hazardous jobs
“We are dealing with a complete range from exploitation, physical, psychological, sexual in some areas to carrying very heavy loads, to being exposed to chemicals…to working long hours…to working in repetitive tasks, to working in isolation…young children require that brain… Read More ›
Predator Drones Illegally Attack Targets, Attempt Assassination in Yemen
In recent years, the Obama administration has demonstrated its imperialist credentials by continuing the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as adding intervention in Libya to the mix. Obama’s military machine has even succeeded where the Bush administration’s could… Read More ›
At Least 23 Golan Protesters Killed, 350 Wounded as Israeli Troops Open Fire
US: Israel Has Right to Shoot Protesters Israeli soldiers attacked protesters along the Syrian border with the occupied Golan Heights today, killing at least 23 protesters and wounding some 350 others. The protesters were marching to commemorate the 44th anniversary… Read More ›
Successful Conclusion to the Celebration of Victory over Nazi-Fascism Day!
Santiago, Chile, May 7, 2011 May 7, 2011 successfully concluded the series of events that the Communist Party of Chile (Proletarian Action) held in commemoration of the 66th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazi-Fascism. As part of the cultural celebrations,… Read More ›
Review of “Soil, Not Oil”
In her book Soil Not Oil, Vandana Shiva argues that ecological and social justice are connected in that the chief victims of ecological injustices, such as pollution, leading to climate change and increased resource consumption by corporations to meet demands… Read More ›
The Global Drug Trade: A Case for Afghanistan Withdrawal
“It is our decree that there will be no poppy cultivation. It is banned forever in this country, whether we get assistance or not, poppy growing will never be allowed again in our country.” — Mullah Amir Mohammed Haqqani, Taliban… Read More ›
Spain indicts Salvadoran soldiers for Jesuit killings
These killings took place in 1989 by the death squads of the El Salvador government, which was supported by the United States through military and financial aid despite the frequent and well-documented massacres that were official policy. A Spanish judge… Read More ›
NATO raids on Libya “a form of new colonialism”: S. African expert
JOHANNESBURG, April 30 (Xinhua) — Ongoing NATO airstrikes on Libya represent a form of new colonialism and the Libya crisis risks evolving into a prolonged conflict with even more bloodshed and chaos, a South African expert on international affairs says…. Read More ›
Augusto Pinochet & the Realities of the Free Market in Chile
An unsigned article appeared in the Wall Street Journal on February 28, 2010, entitled “A Tale of Two Quakes,” which sought to compare the devastating earthquakes that struck the countries of Chile and Haiti that year. Indeed, the Chilean earthquake… Read More ›
Libya overshadowed by “Kosovo model”
BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) — The latest moves by Western allies against Libya have shown marked similarities to “strategies” they adopted in Kosovo in the 1990s. Catherine Ashton, EU’s foreign policy chief, opened the bloc’s office on Sunday in Benghazi,the… Read More ›
Ex-Honduran President Zelaya Will Return Between May 27 To May 29
Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya will return to Honduras between May 27 and 29. His legal advisor, Rasel Tome said Zelaya will arrive at Toncontin International airport in the capital, where thousands of Hondurans will gather to welcome him in… Read More ›
The Red Phoenix 