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• Michelle Bachmann, Slavery & Dog Whistle Politics

  By The Red Phoenix on July 27, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Although the term “dog whistle politics” originated in the Australian press during the 1990s, it has been an increasingly prominent feature of American politics for some time now. The term refers to using coded language which holds little or no… Read More ›

• Obama’s Speech & the History of “Compromise”

  By The Red Phoenix on July 26, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Compromise is a Dirty Word In the circus of bourgeois politics in our two-party electoral system, we often hear a concept fetishized to the highest heavens. The term “bi-partisanship” is a quality of political actors that often surfaces in elections,… Read More ›

• Norwegian Massacre Gunman was a Right-Wing Extremist who hated Muslims

  By The Red Phoenix on July 24, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Suspect named by Norwegian media as Anders Behring Breivik Police believe he is not connected to Islamist organisations Claims he boasted online about having talks with English Defence League ‘Loner’ lived with mother in a wealthy suburb and is well-educated… Read More ›

• Partition of Sudan prepares way for further conflicts

  By The Red Phoenix on July 23, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  South Sudan formally declared its independence on July 9. President Barack Obama was among the first to recognise the new country. He welcomed the “birth of a new nation”. “I am proud to declare that the United States formally recognises… Read More ›

• Gay Couple Told to Move to Back of Bus

  By The Red Phoenix on July 22, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  By Lucas Grindley Singer Ari Gold and his boyfriend were told to move to the back of the bus for holding hands, he said Sunday on Facebook. When Gold refused, the Shortline bus driver pulled over and called the police…. Read More ›

• Les Hinton sacrificed, but the worst is yet to come for News Corp

  By The Red Phoenix on July 21, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Every time Murdoch ditches a key executive, the flames of scandal flick ever closer to him, writes Matt Wells No relationship is safe, no loyal bond strong enough for Rupert Murdoch who – looking more than the sum of his 80… Read More ›

• Israel seizes French boat heading for Gaza

  By The Red Phoenix on July 19, 2011 • ( 0 )

• The “Right to Work” & the Deceptive Discourse of “Rights” in Capitalism

  By The Red Phoenix on July 18, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  In mainstream capitalist discourse, the defense of “rights” are a mainstay in the political infighting of the bourgeoisie. In arguments on political issues, one side (or both) argue about the rights which the other is trying to deny them. From… Read More ›

• A CIA commander for the Libyan rebels

  By The Red Phoenix on July 17, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  By Patrick Martin The Libyan National Council, the Benghazi-based group that speaks for the rebel forces fighting the Gaddafi regime, has appointed a long-time CIA collaborator to head its military operations. The selection of Khalifa Hifter, a former colonel in… Read More ›

• Ogden teachers, other unions rally for collective bargaining

  By The Red Phoenix on July 16, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Ogden • Wearing red T-shirts and waving black-and-white signs, an estimated 800 people rallied in Ogden’s Liberty Park on Thursday to protest the city school district’s decision to not negotiate a contract with its teachers union. Those joining the crowd… Read More ›

• Thousands protest U.S. military strikes on Libya as anti-war movement grows

  By The Red Phoenix on July 15, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Reprinted from Final Call newspaper By Askia Muhammad – Senior Correspondent Photos by The Red Phoenix WASHINGTON (FinalCall.com) – Buoyed by what they cite as reports from military analysts as well as rebel forces in Libya, hundreds of protestors organized… Read More ›

• California Schools to teach Gay History

  By The Red Phoenix on July 15, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Los Angeles (CNN) — Democratic California Gov. Jerry Brown said Thursday he had signed a bill that will require public schools in the state to teach students about the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. The bill, believed… Read More ›

• Analysis of the Tea Party Movement

  By Editor-in-Chief on July 13, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  What is the Tea Party? Who are they? Who funds them? What are their goals? The Tea Party Movement first began on January 24, 2009. It was launched by Trevor Leach, chairman of the organization “Young Americans for Liberty” in… Read More ›

• Libya stalemate is bad news for Tunisia

  By The Red Phoenix on July 12, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  TUNIS, Tunisia, July 8 (UPI) — Signs of a military and political stalemate in neighboring Libya have dashed Tunisians’ hope of an early economic recovery and return to employment for the country’s restive youth. Tunisia’s high-earning tourism industry is at… Read More ›

• US intel: No evidence of Viagra as weapon in Libya

  By The Red Phoenix on July 12, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  UN Ambassador Rice reportedly had said drug was being used in systematic rapes UNITED NATIONS — There is no evidence that Libyan military forces are being given Viagra and engaging in systematic rape against women in rebel areas, US military… Read More ›

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