by Barry Weisleder / November 2006 Over 600 people attended a landmark conference, Boycotting Israeli Apartheid: The Struggle Continues, held Oct. 6-8 in Toronto. Leading anti-apartheid activists from Palestine, South Africa, Canada, and England addressed the way forward in the global campaign of boycott, divestment, and sanctions. Jamal Juma'a, coordinator of the Stop the Wall … Continue reading Israeli Apartheid Targeted by Toronto Conference
Month: November 2006
OCAP Activists Sue Cops – And Win!
by Barry Weisleder / November 2006 In July of 2000, Stefan Pilipa, Gaetan Heroux, and John Clarke of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) were arrested as alleged 'leaders' of a 'riot' one month earlier at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto. Over 1500 people had come to Queen's Park to demand that a delegation of … Continue reading OCAP Activists Sue Cops – And Win!
Protesting Canada’s Imperialist War
by Barry Weisleder / November 2006 Though the turnout was generally lighter than last spring, antiwar protests across Canada on Oct. 28 nonetheless represented an important step forward. It was the first time the broad movement—led by the Canadian Peace Alliance, le Collectif Échec la guerre, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Canadian Islamic Congress—focused … Continue reading Protesting Canada’s Imperialist War
Rescind the Anti-Terrorism Act! Release the Prisoners!
by Barry Weisleder / November 2006 October was a tough month for the enemies of civil liberties. Ontario courts twice struck down aspects of Canada’s sweeping so-called security and anti-terrorism laws. These judicial decisions were a limited reflection of public outrage over abusive police practices. Justice Douglas Rutherford ruled out part of the Anti-Terrorism Act, … Continue reading Rescind the Anti-Terrorism Act! Release the Prisoners!
Israel Escalates Brutal War on Civilians in Gaza
by Gerry Foley / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper Israel’s war against the Palestinian population of Gaza has been escalating. It reached a terrible high point on Nov. 7 with the massacre of at least 19 Palestinians, who were killed in their sleep near the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanun. They were victims … Continue reading Israel Escalates Brutal War on Civilians in Gaza
Gillo Pontecorvo: An Appreciation
by Joe Auciello / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper Film director Gillo Pontecorvo died in Rome on Oct 12. He was 86. His last feature film was released 27 years ago, so contemporary audiences may not be likely to recognize his name or know of his accomplishments. Pontecorvo created only a small body of … Continue reading Gillo Pontecorvo: An Appreciation
‘The U.S. vs. John Lennon’: Songs for the Revolution
by Joe Auciello / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper “I would like to compose songs for the revolution.” — John Lennon, in an interview with Robin Blackburn and Tariq Ali, 1971. The U.S. government was not entirely wrong about John Lennon. It made sense, from their point of view, to record his statements, track … Continue reading ‘The U.S. vs. John Lennon’: Songs for the Revolution
The Billion $ Plot to Destroy the Socialist & Labor Movements of 1920
by Hal Verb / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper Any socialist, radical, or progressive is undoubtedly aware of the “Red Scare” days of 1920 and beyond, and the notorious “Palmer raids” carried out by President Woodrow Wilson’s attorney general, who was determined to smash and crush all radical movements—especially socialist and labor groups. But … Continue reading The Billion $ Plot to Destroy the Socialist & Labor Movements of 1920
Oaxaca: Media for the People
by Alejandro A. Jimenez / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper For a year, the teachers have built up the Radio Plantón station, over which they denounce the misdeeds of URO’s government. For that reason, one of the primary objectives of the June 14 repression was to destroy this station. On June 14 itself, the … Continue reading Oaxaca: Media for the People
Lynne Stewart: ‘The Support of the People is What Sustained Me’
by Jeff Mackler / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper Lynne Stewart emerged from the Foley Square courthouse, with her husband Ralph Poynter and three of her 14 grandchildren holding tight, to be greeted by a crowd of some 400 supporters, who bestowed numerous bouquets of red roses on her. She approached a bevy of … Continue reading Lynne Stewart: ‘The Support of the People is What Sustained Me’
From the Barricades of Oaxaca: Why We Fight!
by Alejandro A. Jimenez / November issue of Socialist Action Newspaper OAXACA CITY, Oct. 27—The conflict-filled past of the peoples has not faded. Today we are seeing the largest class-struggle process that the Mexican state of Oaxaca has experienced in its history. Yesterday, the members of Section 22 of the Teachers’ Union announced the results … Continue reading From the Barricades of Oaxaca: Why We Fight!