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A Canadian Left View on Cuba’s July 26 Moncada

by Arnold August, published on The Canada Files, July 26, 2023 In 1953, when virtually all the progressive and revolutionary forces in Cuba offered no viable solution to oppose the U.S.-backed Batista dictatorship, Fidel Castro and his comrades did indeed work out a path. It was a route characterized by game-changing statements coupled with exceptionally courageous deeds, out of which[…]

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Meaning of Solidarity in the Time of a New Palestine

by Ramzy Baroud, published on Countercurrents, July 24, 2023 [Along with other intellectuals, I was asked by a New Zealand solidarity group to share a few ideas on what meaningful solidarity with Palestine entails. This talk inspired the article below.] It is a new era in Palestine. This new era is taking shape before our very eyes, through the blood,[…]

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Nicaraguans Celebrate 44th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution

Under Stewardship of Original Revolutionary Leader Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua Remains a Beacon for Social Progress Despite Crushing U.S. Sanctions by Lauren Smith, published on CovertAction Magazine, July 19, 2023 In the United States, the word “socialism” has come to have a negative meaning. In that meaning, the word implies the loss of individual sovereignty, rejection of religion and the institution[…]

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U.S. Legally Owes Nicaragua Reparations, But Still Refuses to Honor 1986 ICJ Ruling

by Ben Norton, published on Black Agenda Report, July 5, 2023 (originally published on Geopolitical Economy Report, June 28, 2023) The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled in 1986 that the US government had violated international law in its attacks on Nicaragua and that it owed the Central American nation reparations. June 27, 2023 was the 37th anniversary[…]

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U.S. Imperialism and Gangsterism in Cuba

The United States has declared war against the Cuban people for more than 60 years. Terrorist designations, sanctions and military threats create great suffering in that nation.  BAR contributing editor Ajamu Baraka presented these remarks at a recent International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism on Cuba .                            […]

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State Repression Targets the Stop Cop City Movement

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, June 7, 2023 Cop City is an effort to ensure that state violence will bring the most draconian methods to bear against Black people. State violence is also being used proactively, in an effort to end opposition to this creation of Atlanta’s white ruling class and their errand boys and girls who[…]

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US-Backed Military Once Again Targets Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan

by Ahmed Adel, published on InfoBRICS, May 12, 2023 Imran Khan continues to be a threat to U.S. hegemony in West Asia.  It was Khan who drove the U.S. drones out of Pakistan and it is Khan whose popular party teaches democracy to those who participate through every day practice.  While the ruling class in Pakistan represents a local oligarchy,[…]

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Statement on the U.S. Government Attack on The African People’s Socialist Party

Statement from The Odessa Solidarity Campaign, April 20, 2023 The Odessa Solidarity Campaign, a project of the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality, condemns in the strongest possible terms the April 18 federal indictments of three members of the Uhuru movement, one former member and three Russian nationals.  Those indicted include Omali Yeshitela, the chairman and founder of the[…]

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Thousands Descend on Lima Demanding Resignation of Unelected Peruvian President

by Brett Williams, published on Common Dreams, January 20, 2023 “We have come to Lima to defend our country, considering we are under a dictatorial government… which has stained our country with blood,” one protester explained. Thousands of Indigenous and other Peruvians descended on the capital Lima on Wednesday to demand the resignation of unelected President Dina Boluarte, show support[…]

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Advisor to late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Speaks in 3 Wisconsin Cities

by Ryan Hamann, published on FightBack News, November 7, 2022 Milwaukee, WI – Dozthor Zurlent, a lifelong political activist and one-time advisor to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, has been touring the U.S. since mid-October talking about the achievements and the struggles of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. His trip has also raised the call to free Alex Saab,[…]

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